- Rosemary: A versatile plant useful in the kitchen and for hair care, rosemary is an excellent insect repellent, particularly effective against mosquitoes. It’s also non-toxic for pets.
- Citronella: Known for its presence in mosquito repellent products, citronella produces a strong lemon scent that naturally deters flies and mosquitoes. It thrives in warm environments and can be grown in pots.
- Marigold: With its vibrant orange and yellow flowers, marigold is not only visually appealing but also effective against insects due to the presence of limonene. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions.
- Sage: An aromatic plant with culinary uses, sage enriches recipes and helps keep insects away. Placing it on your balcony or windowsill is an effective way to repel pests.
- Lavender: Known for its pleasant scent, lavender is disliked by insects, making it effective against mosquitoes, flies, ants, and even rodents. It’s low-maintenance and suitable for outdoor cultivation, but toxic to pets.
- Floss Flower: This beautiful plant contains coumarin, a substance that acts as an insect repellent. While visually appealing, it is toxic to animals.
- Catnip: Loved by cats and detested by insects, catnip contains nepeta cataria, which repels insects effectively. It can be grown both on the balcony and indoors.
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