Insect Repellents:Natural Pest Control
Plants contain natural insect repelling chemicals that have evolved as self-defensive mechanisms against predatory insects. Many of these plants are aromatic herbs that use essential oils that we humans can use to protect ourselves, our families and our gardens without resorting to spraying poisons. Neem is considered one of the premium herbs to use for a natural insect repellent for home and garden because of its effectiveness and safety.
See Also: * Recipes for Insecet Repellents * Aromatic Herbs
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Bay Rum Oil, Pimenta racemosa -
Cajeput Oil, Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra -
Cedarwood, Atlas, Cedrus atlantica -
Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia -
Clove Oil, Syzygium aromaticum -
Dill, Anethum graveolens -
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus -
Fennel Seed, Foeniculum vulgare -
Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium -
Geranium , Pelargonium graveolens -
Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum -
Jewel Weed, Impatiens capensis -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Lemongrass, Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus -
Neem, Azadirachta Indica -
Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Quassia, Quassia amara -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Sassafras root, Sassafras albidum -
Spearmint, Mentha spicata -
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris -
Vetiver Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides -
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
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