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  2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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    repels insects and rabbits [2] Myrrh: repels insects [5] Narcissus: repel moles [3] Nasturtiums: repel squash bugs, [2] aphids (though there is conflicting information with some sources stating it attracts aphids), [10] many beetles, and the cabbage looper [3] Onion: repels rabbits, the cabbage looper, and the Small White [3] Oregano: repellent ...

  3. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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    Essential oils of lavender and any type of mint (peppermint, spearmint, catnip, etc.) are known to repel bugs and often appear in premade repellents as active ingredients. Oil of lemon eucalyptus ...

  4. Peppermint extract - Wikipedia

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    Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. [1] The oil has been used for various purposes over centuries. [1] Peppermint extract is commonly used in cooking, as a dietary supplement, as an herbal or alternative medicine, as a pest repellent, and a flavor or fragrance agent for cleaning products, cosmetics, mouthwash, chewing gum, and ...

  5. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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    A tea from the leaves can have a calming effect in humans and the plant can repel mosquitoes and other flying insects. The easiest way to use the plant is to crush the fresh leaves and stems onto ...

  6. List of companion plants - Wikipedia

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    Spiders, ground beetles: Radishes can be used as a trap crop against flea beetles, cucurbita can be used in the three sisters technique. Marigolds [28] and nasturtiums repel squash bugs. [62] Marigolds repel cucumber beetles. [28] Sweet potato: Ipomoea batatas: Okra: Okra: Okra and sweet potato are mutually beneficial when planted ...

  7. Bug off! The insect repellents that actually work, according ...

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    Repel Insect Repellent Sportsman Max Formula, 2-Pack With a hefty 40% dose of DEET, this long-lasting repellent is a favorite among those who spend all day in the great outdoors.

  8. Peppermint - Wikipedia

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    It is known to repel some pest insects, including mosquitos, [46] [47] [48] and has uses in organic gardening [citation needed]. It is also widely used to repel rodents. [49] The chemical composition of the essential oil from peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.) was analyzed by GC/FID and GC-MS. The main constituents were menthol (40.7%) and ...

  9. The 10 Most Common House Spiders to Look Out For, According ...

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    With so many kinds of eight-legged bugs running around (nearly 3,000 species in North America alone!), the most common house spiders are bound to pop up in your abode from time to time. And with ...