1. Pest-Repellent Plants
By James Moran and Janna DeMotts

2. 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. 

3. 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

4. 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
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