Insect Repellent Herbs

 

Insect Repellent Herbs

Here are 13 herbs that act as natural insect repellent and how to use them.

Basil

natural insect repellent - basil

Basil repels flies and mosquitos. Plant alongside other plants to protect them and plant a mini basil garden on a windowsill to keep your kitchen free of bugs.

Lavender

lavender herb box - natural insect repellent

Lavender’s strongly scented flowers are known for keeping moths, fleas, and mosquitoes at bay.

Crush the flowers to release the essential oils and apply to your skin for a soothing mosquito repellent. Similarly, create lavender bouquets and hang them around to deter pesky mosquitoes — on the porch, in the family room, wherever!

Lemon Thyme

Lemon Thyme Bunch

Lemon thyme is also a mosquito repellent. Unlike basil and lavender, the plant alone will not deter mosquitoes. The oils meds to be released. Do so by gently bruising the leaves to release the chemicals.

Mint

Mint Bamboo Box Gardenuity

Mint repels mosquitoes. Combine with apple cider vinegar and witch hazel to make an all-natural mosquito repellent that can be sprayed on.

Pro tip: test the spray on a less sensitive part of your skin to ensure you do not have a reaction!

Rosemary

Rosemary Herb Box - natural insect repellent

Rosemary is the ultimate garden vegetable protectant. It repels a variety of insects that are harmful to vegetable plants. Plant alongside your vegetable garden or create a gentle spray repellent.

To make the repellent, boil 1 quart of rosemary in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Strain and add to a quart of cool water.

Sage

tri-color sage plant - natural insect repellent

Ever at a campfire and simply cannot get the bugs away? Simple throw a few sage twigs in the fire. The smell will immediately deter any insects in the area.

Plus, despite what the bugs think, sage smoke smells divine!

Chives

Chives Herb Box

Chives repel carrot flies, Japanese beetles, and aphids. If you continue to have issues with these pests, plant chives alongside your garden to keep them away.

Dill

dill herb box

Dill will deter aphids, squash bugs, spider mites, cabbage loopers, and tomato hornworms. Tomatoes can be particularly tricky to keep pest-free, so pairing them with an herb that pests want to avoid is the best way to grow!

Parsley

Parsley Herb Box - natural insect repellent

Parsley is particularly good at repelling one pest: asparagus beetles. If you’ve encountered an issue with these bugs, plant parsley alongside your asparagus.

Thyme

Thyme Herb Box - natural insect repellent

Thyme is a catch-all repellent. It repels whiteflies, cabbage loopers, cabbage maggots, corn earworms, and tomato hornworms.

Garlic

Garlic

Although it’s not, strictly speaking, an herb, garlic is an extraordinary plant-alongside plant. It will repel Japanese beetles, root maggots, carrot root flies, moths, and aphids.

Fennel

Fennel Plant

If you have issues with slugs or snails, fennel is your herb. As a natural insect repellent, it will also repel aphids.

Catnip

Catnip Herb Box

Catnip is known for being your cat’s favorite herb, but it is despised by all sorts of pests. It contains a chemical called nepetalactone that repels mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and cockroaches.

At the end of the day, herbs are a great way to repel insects and pests without having to resort to chemicals.

Insect Repellent Herbs

Insect repellent herbs are very important because they are used to repel insects such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies. Insect repellent herbs come in many different forms such as oil, powder, liquid or crystals but they all have the same purpose which is to repel insects. Insect repellent herbs can be found in many different places including your backyard where they grow naturally or you can purchase them at any local garden store.

There are many different types of insect repellent herbs including lavender, citronella and catnip which are the most popular among people who use these types of products on a daily basis. These herbs have been used for centuries by people around the world because they work very well when it comes down to repelling certain insects from entering their space without having any harmful effects on humans or animals (such as mosquitoes).

List Of Insect Repellent Herbs

Natria 706230A Insecticidal Soap Organic Miticide, 24 oz, Ready-to-Use
Price : $7.99
Features :

  • Insect killer: kills aphids, mealybugs, mites, white flies, and more
  • Fast acting: kills listed insects in minutes and is effective against adult, larvae, and nymph stages of pests
  • Easy to use: ready-to-use bottle makes application easy
  • Use on: for indoor or outdoor use on roses, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and even houseplants
  • For use on vegetables, flowers, fruits and houseplants

Additional Info :

Color Ready-to-Use
Item Dimensions
Height 10.5 Inches
Width 4.8 Inches
Length 2.3 Inches
Weight 1.5 Pounds
Release Date 2011-05-23T00:00:01Z
Garden Safe Brand Multi-Purpose Garden Insect Killer, Ready-to-Use, 24-Ounce
Price : $5.98
Features :

  • CONTAINS BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES: Spray on roses, vegetables, houseplants, ornamentals, trees, shrubs and flowers right up to the day of harvest.
  • KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills aphids, tomato hornworms, green fruitworms and other listed insects.
  • PROTECTS YOUR WHOLE GARDEN: Use both indoors and outdoors.
  • READY-TO-USE PEST CONTROL: Spray upper and lower leaf surfaces – no mixing required.
  • APPLY AS NEEDED: Treat weekly or apply as needed to control infestations (up 10 to times per season).

Additional Info :

Item Dimensions
Height 10.33 Inches
Width 2.25 Inches
Length 4.25 Inches
Weight 3 Pounds
All Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent, DEET-FREE Pump Spray, 8 Ounce, Family-Size
Price : $9.89 ($1.24 / Fl Oz)
Features :

  • EFFECTIVE & SAFE: This repelling oil-based formula is DEET-free and GMO-free; good for sensitive skin. Use Herbal Armor DEET-Free Natural Insect Repellent to keep bugs away & enjoy the outdoors, naturally.
  • DON’T LET BUGS KEEP YOU INDOORS: From camping or hiking to relaxing in the backyard, Herbal Armor is an effective & safe bug spray for the whole family. Also, it won’t spoil clothes or camping gear.
  • PROTECT YOUR FAMILY: Avoid bug bites with this effective DEET-free insect repellent formula. Herbal Armor is environmentally friendly & non-irritating to skin; perfect for active families & travelers.
  • ACTIVE LIFESTYLE: Started by an outdoor enthusiast, All Terrain offers a broad line of safe & effective insect repellents, sunscreens, topical first aid & itch relief products using natural ingredients
  • ALL TERRAIN: We are committed to providing safe & effective, environmentally-friendly, cruelty-free skin care protection products to help you & your family live active, healthy lives.
  • Sport type: Cycling

Additional Info :

Color Default
Item Dimensions
Height 6.9 Inches
Width 3.1 Inches
Length 1.5 Inches
Weight 0.05 Pounds
Release Date 2012-07-12T00:00:01Z
OFF! Botanicals Deet-Free Insect Repellent, Plant-Based Bug Spray & Mosquito Repellent, 4 oz
Price : $5.89 ($1.47 / Fl Oz)
Features :

  • OFF! Botanicals Insect Repellent Spritz effectively repels mosquitoes, black flies, gnats and no-see-ums
  • Made with a plant-based active ingredient and contains no added dyes
  • Pump spritz allows for easy application and won’t damage clothing or gear
  • Proven to protect from mosquitoes* (Every OFF! brand insect repellent is evaluated to prove it repels mosquitoes when used as directed)
  • Repels mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus

Additional Info :

Color Green
Item Dimensions
Height 6.43 Inches
Width 1.67 Inches
Length 1.67 Inches
Weight 0.25 Pounds
Release Date 2018-02-05T00:00:01Z

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