A lot of people are dealing with fleas on their dogs, cats, or even on themselves if they’ve been around pets. You may be a pet owner who is trying to deal with fleas, or you may be someone who has never experienced fleas on your cat or dog and don’t have a clue how to get rid of fleas. We do not have time in this article to go into detail about what fleas are, where they come from, and how they reproduce. So we will assume you already know that your dog has fleas, and you want to learn what plants can help keep ticks away. Fleas and ticks are a menace to both human beings and their pets. In extreme cases, the parasites can cause disease that’s quite dangerous to the health of your beloved pet. In such cases, an anti-flea spray or dog flea collars can help in keeping the pests at bay, but when you’re trying to make your home flea-free for the long term, why not take advantage of nature?
Plants That Keep Fleas And Ticks Away
If you’re looking for plants to keep fleas and ticks away, there are many options available. Here are a few of our favorites:
-Lavender: This fragrant herb is a great choice for repelling insects, including fleas and ticks. It can be used in a variety of ways—from planting it in your garden to hanging dried lavender flowers in your closets or putting them in sachets.
-Rosemary: Rosemary has been used as an insect repellent for centuries. You can plant it near the doorways of your home, or use dried rosemary leaves to make sachets that you place around the house to keep insects out of certain rooms.
-Cedar: Cedar trees have long been known as natural insect repellents due to their strong scent. You can plant cedar trees in your garden or buy small cedar balls made from twine and fill them with potting soil for indoor plants.
If you’re looking for a way to keep fleas and ticks away from your home, then you’ve come to the right place. We know that it can be overwhelming to choose which plants to use, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorites below.
Citronella Grass or Citronella Plant (Cymbopogon nardus)
The citronella plant is one of the most popular choices among homeowners who want to keep pests out of their yards. The plant has a strong scent that repels both fleas and ticks, so it’s perfect for keeping your pets safe from these critters when they’re outdoors. It also requires very little maintenance, so if you don’t have much time on your hands, this is definitely one option worth considering!
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
This herb is another great choice if you want something easy-to-grow that will keep fleas and ticks away from your home. It only requires partial sunlight each day to thrive, so even if you live in an area where there isn’t enough sun for other plants like this one (like me here in Seattle!), it should still do well indoors.
List of Plants That Keep Fleas And Ticks Away
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