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What Herbs to Plant
for Pest Control
Althrough, a huge variety of pesticides and other
pest
control products are available in the market.
Only a few of them really work and some also have
harmful effects on the environment and to your body
as well, especially when overexposed to these harmful
chemicals.
Meanwhile, if you have been gardening,
then this might be the best time to utilize that hobby
and effectively get rid of these pesky pests.
Natural Pest Control
Methods
Not many might realize that when nature strikes,
nature also provides solutions. The same goes with
pest prevention. Most people would initially think
of pesticide as the only means of controlling pests
when they start to attack. However, herbs and plants
can now be utilized to provide natural means of controlling
pests.
Herbs can effectively put an end to your problems
with pests. This might not sound feasible but biology
can explain everything. Pests have natural enemies
in nature, so you must take advantage of this to fully
rid yourself of these pests.
Herbs and plants contain active ingredients that
can disrupt the system of most pests. Not only that,
it ensures faster kill for these annoying pests and
insects.
Herbs That Fight
Off Pests
If you want to fully rid your home of pests, you
can drop by your local supermarket. Then, grab some
of these herbs that are proven to contain ingredients
that will effectively put an end to your pest problems:
In your fight to keep your house pest-free, you need
to know what types of herbs are effective against
certain types of pests. Planting pest-killing herbs
in your garden will bring you the following practical
benefits:
- You will be able to plant herbs that you will
find useful later on for purposes such as aromatic,
culinary, or medicinal.
- You can save money from not having to purchase
expensive pesticides that do not work.
- You reduce the health risks posed by your exposure
to harmful chemicals contained in the pesticides.
Mint as Pest Control
When thinking about which herbs to plant in your
garden, mint should secure the top of your list. Different
varieties of mint are effective against different
pests:
- Peppermint – this particular type of mint
effectively controls lice, ants, flies, moths, and
lice
- Pennyroyal – this type of mint deals with
pests such as gnats, lice, moths, ticks, and ants
- Spearmint – this one wards off most of the
pests enumerated above
Since mints have been proven effective against these
annoying pests, you can try planting them in front
of your house or by the doorway. That way, you can
prevent most pests from gaining access into your home.
Because mints have the tendency to grow out of control,
it is best to plant them in a pot.
Another great thing about mints is that they are
quite adaptable and have a high tolerance for both
sun and shade. However, you do have to keep them moist
if you want to keep them healthy.
Basil as Pest Control
Basil is a common herb used for culinary purposes.
However, it is also an herb that effectively controls
pests, particularly the bush basil. Basil is most
effective in warding off flies. In fact, folk stories
say that it is a tactic for Italian cooking to keep
tomatoes and basil together in preparing their recipes
so as to ward off flies that could potentially swarm
fresh tomatoes.
For planting basil (as with mint), you can plant
it by the doorway. Therefore, the pleasant aroma of
the basil perfumes your entire house as people enter
while also keeping flies away.
Citronella as Pest
Control
If you are currently in an ongoing battle against
mosquitoes, then planting Citronella might finally
put an end to the problem. You can use its essential
oil and the scent it produces to permeate your direct
surroundings. To do that, simply mix a few drops of
the Citronella's essential
oil. The smell produced will be very unpleasant
to the mosquitoes and they will be discouraged to
come anywhere near your house.
You must concentrate on the entrance of the house
to lessen the possibility of pests invading your entire
home. Then, pour some drops of the oil into the hems
of the curtains. If the curtains are blown by the
wind, it will carry that smell which drives the mosquitoes
away
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