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are you tired of rats scurrying flies
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buzzing cats digging and mosquitoes
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feasting on your skin what if I told you
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nature has the perfect all-natural
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solution and it smells amazing In this
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video I'm going to show you 10 powerful
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herbs that don't just freshen up your
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garden or home They actually repel pests
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like rats flies cats mosquitoes fleas
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spiders mice and even moths No chemicals
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no traps just plants Let's dive in
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because your pestfree paradise is just a
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few plants away One planting and using
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peppermint is a powerful natural way to
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repel pests like rats spiders and mice
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because of its strong menthol scent
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which overwhelms their sensitive noses
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and disrupts their ability to navigate
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These pests rely heavily on their sense
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of smell to find food and shelter And
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peppermint's intense aroma creates an
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environment that feels hostile and
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uninviting to them Simply growing
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peppermint near entry points or soaking
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cotton balls in peppermint essential oil
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and placing them in problem areas can
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act as an effective deterrent without
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the use of harsh chemicals or traps Plus
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it's a fragrant and beautiful addition
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to any garden or windowsill Two lavender
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is more than just a beautiful fragrant
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herb It's also a natural pest repellent
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that effectively keeps mosquitoes flies
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moths and fleas at bay Its soothing
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floral scent may be pleasant to us but
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it's overpowering and unpleasant to many
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insects Lavender contains compounds like
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linolul and eucalypt which are known to
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disrupt the sensory receptors of pests
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making it difficult for them to locate
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food or hosts Whether planted in your
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garden placed in pots around windows and
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doors or used as dried sachets indoors
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lavender acts as a gentle but powerful
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shield against unwanted bugs while also
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adding charm and relaxation to your
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space Three rosemary is a versatile herb
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that not only enhances your cooking but
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also serves as a natural pest repellent
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for flies mosquitoes and even cats Its
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strong pine-like scent contains
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compounds such as camfor and cineol
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which are irritating to insects and
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animals with sensitive noses Mosquitoes
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and flies avoid the intense aroma while
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cats who typically dislike strong herbal
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scents tend to steer clear of areas
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where rosemary is planted or its oil is
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used You can grow rosemary in garden
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beds pots or even dry and burn it as a
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natural insect repelling incense making
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it a functional and fragrant way to
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protect your home and garden Four
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lemongrass is a highly effective natural
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mosquito repellent thanks to its high
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concentration of citronanella oil a
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well-known ingredient in many commercial
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bug sprays and candles Mosquitoes are
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extremely sensitive to scent and
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citroronella masks the human scent that
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attracts them making it harder for them
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to locate you Planting lemongrass around
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patios doorways and outdoor seating
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areas creates a barrier that helps keep
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mosquitoes at a distance You can also
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crush the leaves to release more of the
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oil or use lemongrass essential oil in
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diffusers or sprays for an added layer
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of protection Plus its tall graceful
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blades add a tropical ornamental touch
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to any garden Five Basil is not only a
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delicious addition to your meals but
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also a powerful natural repellent
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against flies and mosquitoes Its pungent
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aroma especially when the leaves are
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crushed or disturbed releases essential
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oils like eugenol and citronanelloo
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which are highly effective at driving
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away these pests Flies and mosquitoes
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are deterred by the strong scent making
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basil an ideal plant to grow near
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entryways windows outdoor dining areas
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or patios Keeping pots of basil around
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your home or rubbing the fresh leaves on
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your skin can provide an extra layer of
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protection No chemicals needed just
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fresh green defense straight from the
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Six Catnip may be famous for driving
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cats wild but it's also a surprisingly
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potent pest repellent especially against
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mosquitoes cockroaches and even rats The
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secret lies in a compound called
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nepetylactone which is more effective
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than DE at repelling mosquitoes in some
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studies This compound also irritates
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cockroaches and disrupts the scent
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trails and behavior of rats making them
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avoid treated areas Planting catnip
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around your home or crushing its leaves
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to release the oils can create a natural
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barrier against these unwanted intruders
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Just be mindful While it wards off pests
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it may attract a few curious cats if
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they catch a whiff Seven sage is a
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fragrant herb with powerful pest
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repelling properties especially
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effective against fleas and moths Its
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earthy aromatic oils such as thugone and
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campher are naturally unpleasant to many
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insects and disrupt their sensory
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systems making your space less inviting
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to them Burning dried sage or placing
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bundles in drawers closets and pet areas
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can help keep moths and fleas away While
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planting sage in your garden or near
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entryways creates a protective barrier
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Not only does sage add beauty and flavor
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to your home but it also serves as a
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natural chemical-free defense against
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these persistent pests Eight bay laurel
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often known for its aromatic leaves used
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in cooking also acts as a natural
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deterrent against pests like spiders
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moths and flies Its leaves contain
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essential oils such as eugenol and
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cineol which release a strong spicy
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scent that these pests find overwhelming
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and unpleasant Tucking dried bay leaves
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into pantry shelves drawers or window
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sills can help keep flies and moss at
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bay while planting a bay laurel shrub
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near entry points may discourage spiders
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from settling in This lowmaintenance
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plant doubles as both a culinary staple
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and a safe effective way to ward off
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unwelcome insects naturally Nine mint is
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a powerhouse herb when it comes to
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repelling pests like mice rats and
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insects Its intense menthol aroma is
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refreshing to humans but overwhelming
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and irritating to small animals and bugs
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interfering with their sense of smell
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and making it difficult for them to
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navigate or detect food Mice and rats
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especially dislike mint and will avoid
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areas where its scent is strong Planting
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mint around the foundation of your home
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near doorways or in containers inside
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can create a natural barrier You can
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also use dried mint or mint essential
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oil on cotton balls to target problem
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spots indoors making it an easy and
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effective chemical-free solution for
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keeping pests away 10 Tany is a
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remarkably effective herb for repelling
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a wide variety of pests including flies
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ants moths and even mice This hearty
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plant contains compounds like tannins
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and pythines which have insecticidal
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properties that irritate and repel pests
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The strong scent of tanzy is
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particularly off-putting to flies and
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moths making it an excellent natural
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deterrent when planted around gardens
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doorways and windows Tanzy also acts as
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a powerful barrier against ants
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disrupting their trails and preventing
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them from entering your home For mice
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the pungent aroma is enough to make them
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steer clear of areas where Tany is
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growing Whether used as a garden plant
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or in dried form Tanzy provides a simple
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chemical-free solution for protecting
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your home from unwanted pests As you can
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see you don't need sprays traps or toxic
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chemicals Just let nature do the work
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for you Which of these herbs will you
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plant first if you found this helpful
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