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When temperatures rise, flies, mosquitoes and all kinds of insects make gardens and our homes disputed territory. However, in this war we have a natural and ecological ally that we can always trust: plants that repel flies.
Having this type of plants in our gardens and houses will allow us to keep flies and insects away without having to resort to a single chemical product, only with the magic of natural repellants. If you want to learn more about indoor and outdoor anti-fly plants, join us in this Green Ecologist article.
Basil
Scientific name Ocimum basilicum, the popular basil is one of the easiest to grow anti-fly aromatic plants. As with a large number of aromatic plants, basil gives off an odor that is very pleasant for us, but which naturally and very effectively repels flies and other types of insects. Growing it is very simple and can be done in almost any climate. Simply put it in pots or areas near doors and windows and insects will not enter.
In this other post you can learn about the care of potted basil.
Laurel
The Laurus nobilis is another of the most popular outdoor fly plants. It is a shrub that, although it can reach heights of up to 4 meters, is also considered an aromatic plant due to the culinary uses of its dry leaves. It is a very fragrant plant, with beautiful white, pink or red flowers, and it is very resistant, with low temperatures being its only weak point. It needs plenty of sun.
Lavender
The Lavandula It is another of our favorite aromatics, with such a pleasant and fresh aroma that a multitude of cleaning products and air fresheners incorporate a scent that tries to reproduce that of this plant. Its small violet flowers, grouped in spikes, are very showy and give the shrub a beautiful coloration when viewed from a distance. Of course, it is also a excellent homemade flyscreen.
Learn about these 12 types of lavender and also the Care of the potted lavender plant.
Citronella
The Cymbopogon citratus Citronella is probably the best known and most widespread insect repellent plant, since many scented candles and repellent products use its scent to function. It is a herbaceous perennial in tropical climates and deciduous in the rest, with leaves in the form of elongated ribbons. It is considered an invasive species in many territories, so be careful that it does not spread beyond where you use it as citronella for flies.
Here you can learn more about the care of citronella.
Mint
The Genus Mentha It has between 13 and 18 species of aromatic plants that we all know very well for their fresh and slightly spicy smell and their bright green leaves. It grows without problems in hot and temperate climates, with very simple care and is also, precisely thanks to its strong aroma, an excellent fly and insect repellent.
Potted mint plant care
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Cat mint
Scientific name Nepeta cataria and also called catnip in English, it is a herbaceous perennial between 20 and 60 cm tall, with hairy and petioled leaves and yellowish or pink flowers. It gives off an odor with citrus tinges, which in addition to keeping insects away, attracts cats, causing them different reactions depending on the animal, generally activating or making them sleepy.
Enter here and learn a little more about Cat Mint or catnip.
Rosemary
The Salvia rosmarinus, or rosemary, is another highly appreciated aromatic in the Mediterranean diet, which in addition to being effective as an anti-fly plant, has a large number of beneficial properties for human consumption. It measures from half a meter in height to a meter and a half, it is perennial and leafy and its leaves are used in cooking. It needs indirect exposure to light, so its cultivation is common as one of the indoor fly plants.
Here you can learn about the different types of rosemary and how to care for a potted rosemary plant.
Balm
The Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm, lemon balm, lemongrass, lemon balm and more, it is very similar in its smell to citronella, although this is more marked and its cultivation is easier, since it is a more resistant plant. It is also often used in infusion and massage oils for its relaxing properties and in aromatherapy, as well as being a very effective insect repellent. It tolerates both sun and shade, but appreciates well-drained soils, even if they are poor.
Learn about the most basic lemon balm care in this guide.
Wormwood
Scientific name Artemisia absinthium, it is a shrubby plant of about a meter in height or less, with greyish green leaves and very small flowers. His strong aroma is a effective fly repellent and other insects and, in addition, it is a particularly easy plant to grow and requires little care. It conforms to poor soils and resists drought and cold, being puddles and excess humidity its only weak points.
Garlic
Although many people do not know, the Allium sativum is also a repellent cash of insects. Growing this fleshy bulb, much easier than most think, will allow you to enjoy your own extraordinarily tasty organic garlic, while keeping flies and insects at bay.
We tell you how to plant garlic to have them in the garden, the garden or in a pot.
Other anti-fly plants
Here we indicate some more names of these beneficial fly plants:
- Bee balm
- Calendula
- Agerato
- Geranium
- Pennyroyal
- Chrysanthemum
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