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no secret that some insects deliverpeople a lot of inconvenience. Some pose a threat to the future harvest, while others interfere with the proper rest of a person with annoying buzzing and even bites. What to do to save yourself and loved ones from an unpleasant neighborhood?
Unusual properties of plants
Here a small secret will be revealed to readers, which may be useful to many.
If insects overwhelm people in a suburban area, it is not at all necessary to immediately run to the store for chemicals. For help, you can contact our caring mother nature. After all, it has created a mass of plant repellents that can seriously resist a variety of insects that cause harm to humans and plants.
These are the well-known
- rosemary;
- thyme;
- garlic;
- Basil;
- Melissa;
- mint;
- parsley;
- Valerian;
- marigold;
- petunia;
- Chrysanthemum.
Rosemary
This fragrant shrub with leaves, needles can drive away mosquitoes and flies. If a person has a goal to prevent insects from entering the house, the plant can be planted near the dacha dwelling. It is also interesting that the pungent smell of rosemary also negatively affects cats. Therefore, if these animals are unwanted guests, then you can be calm, they will not step into the courtyard, where rosemary grows.
Thyme
This herb, along with healing properties, has the ability to resist mosquitoes. But the plant on the vine has almost no effect. To protect against insects, thyme leaves must be rubbed. The resulting gruel to smear open areas of the body. Now you can be absolutely calm - there will be no annoying bloodsucking nearby.
Garlic
Its smell is pleasing to many people if it is added to food as a seasoning. But mosquitoes, gadflies and mosquitoes do not tolerate the aroma of garlic. This amazing culture, planted along the beds and along the perimeter of the garden plot, is able to protect from a flying misfortune, both during work and during rest.
And you can also sprinkle the beds of garlic juice. Such a procedure will not be terrible for healthy cultures. And on bugs it will work depressingly. It is unlikely that they will decide to sit on the tops, and they will not fly next to the beds.
Basil
The aroma of basil causes hostility in flies and mosquitoes, aphids and spider mites. A potted plant can be taken out and put on the veranda during rest, in order to protect itself from insects. Basil will protect a person in a certain area if it is planted next to that place.
Melissa
This honey grass with white flowers and lemon or orange flavor does not like blood-sucking. It can be planted near recreation areas and near the beds then to scare insects from people. By the way, it will be useful for plants adjacent to melissa, because they will also be protected from pests.
If you decide to go into the forest or take a walk near a natural reservoir, it is enough to rub open areas of the body with fragrant leaves. In addition to scaring off insects, this procedure will also to some extent replace deodorant, giving the skin a pleasant smell.
Mint
A fragrant plant with a high content of menthol is unpleasant for mosquitoes, mice and ants. Mint saved from annoying insects in the open air. And dried twigs will drive rodents and ants out of the house.
Mint mulch will be a protection for beds with pumpkin, cabbage and zucchini. Midges and caterpillars do not dare to visit such a garden.
Parsley
This herb will well protect asparagus, strawberries, if it is planted nearby. Slugs and snails will not claim to be harvested. And after his “work” in the garden and in the garden, parsley will be a wonderful seasoning for many dishes and marinades, providing the body with useful vitamins and minerals.
Valerian
The aroma of this plant is just a thunderstorm for mosquitoes. It is many times more effective than artificial repellent. It is necessary to rub the leaves of grass on the skin, and the mosquitoes will fly away headlong!
Chrysanthemum
Beautiful delicate flower grown in a flower bed, not only pleases the eye. It has crushing power, scaring ants, fleas, ticks, crickets. Chrysanthemum and many domestic insects are banishing - enough dried twigs spread out under mattresses, carpets, in wardrobes and on kitchen shelves. So plant a chrysanthemum in your garden is definitely worth it. And on the site beauty, and after flowering benefits.
But one moment must not be forgotten: petunia is extremely popular with caterpillars and slugs. Therefore, before decorating your site with a petunia, you need to think carefully.
Marigolds
An indispensable option when dealing with mosquitoes, tomato hawk moths and diamond bedbugs is to plant these bright, attractive, scent-resistant flowers on your plot. They will become a barrier for harmful insects and will protect melons, pumpkins, zucchini and tomatoes. The plant, planted at the house and windows, will not allow to stay in the bloodsucking room indoors.
There are still a lot of different herbs that can be useful in the fight against unwanted insects and pests of garden crops.
But it must be remembered that when compost heaps are present at the site, an environment favorable for the parasites develops there. And not to get rid of them fully.