of plants to repel insects and it’s also a common practice today.
Plants have been our allies for centuries in controlling pests and insects so why stop using them now?- Let’s learn more about the eight best plants that will help you deter mice, mosquitoes, and other insects from your garden!
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8 Best Plants to Reduce Presence of Mice, Mosquitoes, and Other Insects in Your Garden
Basil
Basil is the star plant when it comes to repelling insects. It works best against the flea beetle and the cabbage webworm.
It has four volatile compounds that also help keep mosquitoes away (citronellal, limonene, nerolidol, and estragole).
You can use fresh basil to prepare a DIY insect-repellent spray. Combine four ounces of boiled
water with four to six ounces of fresh basil leaves.
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Leave the mixture to steep for several hours before you take out the leaves and squeeze all of
