Here are five plants that naturally repel spiders, ants, flies, and mosquitoes, helping you keep your home pest-free in an eco-friendly way:
- Lavender
Pests Repelled: Spiders, mosquitoes, flies, and ants. Why It Works: Lavender contains linalool, a compound that pests find unpleasant.
How to Use:
Place potted lavender near windows, doorways, or inside rooms. Hang dried lavender bundles in closets or make sachets for drawers.
- Peppermint
Pests Repelled: Ants, spiders, flies, and mosquitoes. Why It Works: Peppermint has a strong menthol aroma that repels insects and arachnids.
How to Use:
Keep pots of peppermint near entry points. Crush fresh leaves and place them where pests are likely to appear. Make a spray with peppermint essential oil and water to spritz around your home.
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