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17 Plants Bugs HATE – Natural Pest Control That Actually Works!
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Jun 24, 2025
🌿 17 Plants That Repel Pests – Naturally Keep Bugs Away! 🐜🚫 Tired of mosquitoes, aphids, and other pesky bugs ruining your garden or invading your home? In this video, we reveal 17 powerful plants that act as nature’s own pest control—no harsh chemicals needed! These beautiful, easy-to-grow plants will not only add beauty to your space but also help keep unwanted insects at bay, naturally. Whether you're planting in the garden, growing on a patio, or just want to protect your indoor plants, these natural bug repellents are a must-have. ✅ In this video, you'll discover: – Which plants repel mosquitoes, flies, aphids, and more – How to use them effectively indoors and outdoors – Bonus tips for creating your own pest-repelling garden 🌼 The 17 Pest-Repelling Plants Covered: Lavender Marigolds Citronella Grass Lemongrass
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tired of mosquitoes crashing your
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backyard barbecue sick of gnats turning
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your house into a bug party what if I
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told you the solution isn't in a spray
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can but in your garden nature has secret
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weapons and they're called plants in
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today's video I'm revealing 17 powerful
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plants that naturally repel pests no
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chemicals no toxic traps just beautiful
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greenery doing double duty stick around
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till the end because number 17 is a
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surprising herb you already own and you
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won't believe what it repels let's kick
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things off with outdoor champions plants
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that send pest packing from your patio
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and garden
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one lavender is a powerhouse when it
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comes to natural pest control its strong
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sweet floral scent pleasant to humans is
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overwhelming to many common pests making
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it an excellent repellent lavender
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contains linolul and campher natural
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compounds that deter a wide range of
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insects it's especially effective at
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keeping mosquitoes moths fleas flies and
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even ticks at bay planted in the garden
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placed in pots around doorways or dried
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and used indoors lavender acts as a
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fragrant shield that protects your space
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from unwanted bugs while adding beauty
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and a calming aroma it's a must-have for
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anyone looking to repel pests without
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harsh chemicals
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two maragolds are not only vibrant and
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cheerful additions to any garden but
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they're also natural pest fighting
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champions these flowers release a
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compound called thophene which is toxic
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to many soil dwelling pests their strong
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scent helps repel aphids white flies
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mosquitoes and even harmful nematodes
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that damage plant roots maragolds are
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especially useful when planted near
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vegetables like tomatoes and peppers
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acting as a natural barrier against
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destructive insects their pest repelling
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power combined with their lowmaintenance
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and bright blooms makes maragolds a top
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choice for organic gardeners and anyone
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wanting to protect their plants the
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natural way three citronanella grass is
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one of the most well-known and effective
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natural pest repellents especially
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famous for keeping mosquitoes at bay
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this tall fragrant grass contains
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citroronell geranol and lemonine
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compounds that mask the scents that
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attract bugs making it harder for them
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to locate their targets unlike
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citronanella scented candles that offer
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limited protection the living plant is
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far more potent and longlasting
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citroanella grass repels mosquitoes
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flies and even some types of ants and
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fleas it thrives in warm climates grows
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well in containers and releases its
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strong lemony aroma when the leaves are
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crushed or brushed providing instant
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protection in outdoor living spaces four
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basil is more than just a delicious herb
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for your kitchen it's also a powerful
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natural insect repellent its strong
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pungent aroma is produced by compounds
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like estrogal citronanel and lenol which
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are highly effective at deterring common
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garden pests basil is especially known
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for repelling mosquitoes flies aphids
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and even thris placing pots of basil
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near windows doors or outdoor seating
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areas can help keep flying insects at
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bay while planting it alongside
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vegetables like tomatoes can offer added
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protection from pests easy to grow and
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incredibly useful basil is a must-have
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for anyone looking to combine pest
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control with fresh flavorful cooking
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five lemongrass is a fantastic
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dualpurpose plant both a flavorful
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culinary herb and a natural pest
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repellent its strong citrusy aroma comes
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from citrol a compound that effectively
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repels a variety of insects lemongrass
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is especially good at keeping mosquitoes
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away making it a popular choice for
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patios entryways and outdoor seating
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areas it can also deter white flies
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aphids and some types of garden beetles
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when planted in the garden or grown in
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pots lemongrass not only adds beauty and
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fragrance but also creates a protective
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barrier against unwanted bugs without
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the need for chemical sprays now let's
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head inside these house plants quietly
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protect your home from pests while
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making your space look lush and inviting
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six spider plants are popular for their
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air purifying qualities but they also
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offer a subtle yet effective way to
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deter certain pests while not as
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strongly scented as herbs spider plants
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naturally repel aphids white flies and
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spidermitites thanks to their ability to
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improve air quality and their slightly
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bittertasting sap which pests tend to
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avoid their lush arching leaves create a
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less inviting environment for bugs
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especially in indoor spaces additionally
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spider plants are non-toxic to pets easy
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to care for and can thrive in low light
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making them an ideal choice for keeping
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indoor air clean and reducing pest
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activity naturally and safely seven
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peppermint is a powerhouse plant when it
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comes to repelling pests thanks to its
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intense menthol aroma and high
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concentration of natural compounds like
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menthol and pulone these substances
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overwhelm the sensory receptors of many
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insects and rodents making peppermint an
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excellent natural deterrent it
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effectively repels ants mosquitoes flies
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spiders aphids and even mice making it
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useful both indoors and outdoors you can
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plant it in pots around entrances crush
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the leaves to release more scent or even
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use its essential oil as a natural spray
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peppermint's strong fragrance
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lowmaintenance needs and multiple uses
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make it one of the most versatile and
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effective pest repelling plants
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available eight rosemary is a fragrant
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hearty herb that not only enhances your
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cooking but also serves as a natural
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pest repellent its needle-like leaves
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release a strong woodsy aroma packed
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with compounds like campher sine and
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rosmarinic acid which are known to deter
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a variety of insects rosemary is
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especially effective against mosquitoes
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cabbage moss carrot flies and aphids
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making it a great companion plant in
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vegetable gardens it thrives in pots or
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garden beds needs minimal care and can
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be trimmed to release more scent into
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the air with its pleasant smell and
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powerful pest repelling properties
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rosemary is a smart and stylish way to
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keep bugs away naturally nine sage is a
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robust aromatic herb that does more than
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flavor your favorite dishes it's also a
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natural pest deterrent packed with
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essential oils like tjon and camfor sage
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gives off a strong earthy scent that
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repels a variety of insects it's
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particularly effective against cabbage
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moths carrot flies flea beetles and ants
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making it an excellent companion plant
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for vegetable gardens burning dried sage
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leaves can also help repel mosquitoes in
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outdoor areas easy to grow and drought
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tolerant sage is a lowmaintenance plant
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that doubles as both a culinary staple
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and a natural way to keep pests at bay
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10 bay laurel commonly known as the bay
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leaf plant is a fragrant evergreen
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that's not only prized in the kitchen
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but also valued for its natural pest
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repelling abilities its strong spicy
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aroma comes from essential oils like
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eucalyptal and lauric acid which work to
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deter a variety of unwanted insects bay
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laurel is especially effective at
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repelling pantry pests such as weevils
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moths and ants making it a great plant
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to keep near food storage areas or in
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your garden additionally its tough
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leaves can help ward off flies and
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mosquitoes when crushed and used as a
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natural insect repellent easy to grow
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and versatile Bay Laurel is a smart
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addition to both your culinary
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collection and your pest control
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strategy now let's move on to garden
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guardians some plants do more than just
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grow they guard your veggies 11 chives
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are a fantastic addition to any garden
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not just for their mild onion flavor but
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also for their natural pest repelling
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abilities their strong scent which comes
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from sulfur containing compounds helps
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deter a variety of common garden pests
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including aphids Japanese beetles carrot
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flies and aphids when planted near
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vegetables like carrots and tomatoes
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chives act as a protective barrier
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confusing and repelling insects that
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might otherwise damage your crops plus
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chives attract beneficial pollinators
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like bees making them a win-win for your
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garden's health easy to grow and
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requiring minimal care chives are a
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simple and effective way to keep pests
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at bay naturally 12 mint is a vigorous
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fast growing herb known for its
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refreshing scent which also makes it a
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powerful natural pest repellent the
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strong aroma of mint contains menthol
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and other essential oils that
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effectively deter a variety of pests
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including ants mosquitoes flies and
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aphids because of its invasive nature
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it's best grown in pots to keep it
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contained but placing mint near doorways
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windows or outdoor seating areas can
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help keep pesky bugs away beyond
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repelling insects mint is also easy to
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grow and offers fresh leaves for teas
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cooking and drinks making it a versatile
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and fragrant addition to any home or
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garden
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13 thyme is a hearty aromatic herb that
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not only adds flavor to your meals but
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also acts as a natural pest repellent
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its strong scent rich in thymol and
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carvocrol compounds effectively deters a
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variety of common garden pests such as
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white flies cabbage worms tomato horn
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worms and rootnot nematodes time's dense
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growth and pungent aroma make it less
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inviting to insects helping protect
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nearby plants from infestation it
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thrives in sunny well- drained spots and
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requires minimal care making it a
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practical and fragrant choice for
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gardeners looking to naturally reduce
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pest problems while enjoying fresh herbs
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at the same time 14 tanzy is a hearty
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traditional garden plant prized for its
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bright yellow button-like flowers and
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strong aromatic scent which makes it an
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excellent natural pest repellent it
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contains compounds like thugone and
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camphor which are toxic to many insects
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and rodents tanzy is especially
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effective at repelling ants moths flies
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and even rodents such as mice making it
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a versatile protector for both your
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garden and home often planted near
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vegetable patches Tany helps keep
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harmful pests away from your crops
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without the use of chemicals while it
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should be used with care around pets and
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children due to its toxicity tanzy
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remains a powerful and natural option
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for pest control 15 nosters are
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fantastic companion plants known for
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their bright cheerful flowers and
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natural pest repelling abilities they
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work as a trap crop attracting pests
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like aphids white flies and squash bugs
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away from more vulnerable plants in your
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garden by luring these insects to
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themselves netoriiums help protect
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vegetables such as tomatoes cucumbers
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and cabbages from damage their peppery
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leaves and flowers also repel certain
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beetles and caterpillars making them a
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versatile and lowmaintenance addition to
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any garden beyond pest control
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netoriiums are edible and add a splash
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of color and flavor to salads making
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them both beautiful and practical 16
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patunias are vibrant easy to grow
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flowers that not only brighten up
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gardens but also serve as effective
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natural pest repellents their strong
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scent and natural chemical compounds
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help deter a variety of common garden
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pests including aphids asparagus beetles
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tomato hornworms and leaf hoppers
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patunias are often used as companion
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plants because they create a protective
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barrier around vegetables and other
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vulnerable plants reducing pest
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infestations naturally their low
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maintenance and ability to thrive in
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different conditions make patunias a
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beautiful and practical choice for
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gardeners looking to keep harmful
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insects at bay while adding color and
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charm to their outdoor spaces now let's
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move on to the surprise final plant
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number 17 it's in your kitchen it's in
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your tea and bugs hate it lemon balm is
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a versatile herb known for its
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refreshing lemon scent and impressive
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pest repelling qualities rich in citrol
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and citronanelol compounds responsible
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for its citrusy fragrance lemon balm
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effectively deters mosquitoes gnats and
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flies its strong aroma masks the scents
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that attract these pesky insects making
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it a natural and pleasant way to keep
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bugs away from your garden or outdoor
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spaces lemon balm is easy to grow
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thrives in a variety of conditions and
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can be used fresh in teas or as a
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fragrant ground cover offering both
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culinary benefits and natural pest
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protection so whether you want to enjoy
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your garden in peace or keep your home
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bug-free these 17 plants are nature's
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pest control team no sprays no chemicals
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just smart planting which plant are you
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trying first or do you already have a
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secret plant weapon let me know in the
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comments please like this video if you
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love natural solutions and don't forget
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