Pest-Repellent Plants By James Moran and Janna DeMotts

Description: Pest-repellent plants are plants that have the ability to repel insects and pests The plants themselves are not capable of repelling pests, however, the essential oils that the plants contain are the active ingredients and they ward off insects Pest-repellent plants are often used in agricultural situations, gardens, and households. 

Advantages: Safer for the environment Long-term results Reduces or eliminates the use of pesticides, which harm the environment Long-term results Pests are less likely to develop resistance against oils produced by these plants

Examples: Castor bean repels moles Dahlias repel nematodes Four O' Clocks attract and kill Japanese beetles Lemongrass repels mosquitoes Myrrh repels insects Rue repels cucumber and flea beetles Spiny Amaranth repels cutworms Tomatoes repel asparagus beetles This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC