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2. These 16 Outdoor Plants Will Keep Unwanted Bugs From ... - AOL

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   Lemon Balm. Lemon balm has large, lemony leaves and a strong scent that may repel mosquitoes. It’s an aggressive grower, so keep it potted to prevent it from taking over your garden, says Rose ...

3. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   Sarracenia pitcher plants. are especially proficient at trapping yellowjacket wasps. Spearmint. repels fleas, moths, ants, beetles, rodents, [4] aphids, squash bugs, and the cabbage looper [3] Spiny amaranth. repels cutworms. Stone root. repels mosquitoes [5] Summer savory.

4. 12 plants that keep mosquitos at bay - AOL

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   Mar. 24—ALBANY — Summer in southwest Georgia means lots of things, but one inescapable summer phenomenon is a guarantee: Mosquitos. Smart gardeners typically ask what are the best plants to ...

5. These Plants and Herbs Will Actually Repel Mosquitoes - AOL

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   The woodsy aroma of rosemary is yet another that drives away bugs including mosquitoes, moths, and flies. It does exceptionally well in hot, dry weather where it can get full sun every day.

6. Cymbopogon - Wikipedia

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   Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 feet) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.

7. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Insect repellent. A mosquito coil. An insect repellent (also commonly called " bug spray ") is a substance applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to discourage insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne (and other arthropod ...