Plants can be affected by many pests throughout their life. A sudden change in temperature and / or environment, going thirsty or, on the contrary, having the soil permanently humid, or being in the same pot for too long are just some of the main causes for which they can weaken, becoming like this vulnerable to the attacks of insects that will do everything possible to feed on its sap.
But they don't have to be alone. In fact, in the plant world there are a series of species that repel these insects, and I am going to tell you about those precisely, so that you protect your garden and / or your patio with the 11 plants for pest control that we suggest you.
Basil
Basil, whose scientific name is Ocimum basilicum, It is an aromatic herbaceous plant with an annual cycle that grows up to 30 centimeters in height.. The leaves are small, lanceolate, green or purple depending on the variety, and their stems are protected with villi.
It is very interesting since repels the spider miteIt can also keep down mildew fungus if planted alongside pepper and tomato plants.
Wormwood
Absinthe, whose scientific name is Artesimia absinthium, is a perennial herbaceous plant that has a hard, woody rhizome. It grows to a height of 120cm (sometimes 150cm), and is silver-green in color. Its stems branch from almost ground level, so that it becomes a plant with dense foliage. Its flowers are yellow, small, just 2cm.
It is a plant that can be used to repel moths and whiteflies.
Nasturtium
The nasturtium, whose scientific name is A larger trophy, It is an annual creeping herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 20-25cm. Its leaves are large, up to 10cm in diameter, glabrous and whole. The flowers are very brightly colored, and are composed of 5 yellow, red, orange or bicolor petals.
It can not be missing in any garden or patio, since repels aphids, whiteflies, and snails.
Chive
Chives, whose scientific name is Allium schoenoprasum, It is a bulbous plant widely cultivated in the garden and in the flowerpot. It is characterized by having long leaves, up to 30cm, very thin, dark green. The flowers appear distributed in lilac-pink inflorescences. The whole plant gives off a very characteristic aroma.
In addition to its culinary uses, it must also be said that helps prevent rust fungus.
Peppermint
Peppermint, whose scientific name is mentha spicata, is an aromatic herbaceous plant with small, rounded leaves, of a bright green color. It grows to a height of 20-25cm, maximum 30cm, and has a great tendency to emit stolons, they are lateral shoots that arise from the base of the stem and end up rooting.
This is a species that helps repel aphids.
Fennel
Fennel, whose scientific name is Foeniculum vulgare, It is a herbaceous plant that reaches 2m in height. The leaves are long, thin, and of a very beautiful light green color. The inflorescence is an umbel about 40 flowers golden yellow flowers. It can often be found growing in any type of terrain.
However, despite being a wild plant, it is a species capable of avoiding aphids, so it is worth having it in the garden or in a pot.
Lavender
Lavender, which belongs to the botanical genus Lavandula, it is an aromatic subshrub plant that grows up to 70cm in height. It is very dense, with leaves that can be dark or light green depending on the species in question. The flowers are grouped in showy inflorescences of different lilac colors.
It is very pretty when it is in flower, and besides, repels pesky mosquitoes, lice, ants, flies, moths and fungi.
Nettle
The nettle, which belongs to the botanical genus Urtica, is an annual herbaceous plant that, due to its stinging spines, most people do not want to have it near, not in vain, passing your hand near it is not pleasant at all. There are some species that can reach a meter and a half and even 2 meters, have lanceolate leaves, with serrated edges on the underside of which are the aforementioned spines, which are also present on the stems.
But not everything is as negative as it seems. Nettle is one of the herbs that has the most uses in the world of gardening: It is used to compost, compost, and to repel aphids and fungi.
Rosemary
Rosemary, whose scientific name is Rosmarinus officinalis, it is an aromatic shrub that grows to 1m in height, with highly branched stems. The leaves are small, simple, whole, up to 2cm long and dark green on the upper side and lighter on the underside. The flowers are also small, lilac-bluish in color.
Repels aphids, mealybugs and mosquitoes.
Kratom
Salvia, which belongs to its homonymous botanical genus, It is a plant that, depending on the species, can be annual, perennial or a shrub. In any case, all of them are characterized by having lanceolate leaves, up to 4cm in length, and very showy flowers that are grouped in bluish-lilac inflorescences.
They are especially recommended for fight nematodes, which are a type of worm that lives underground and can cause damage to the roots.
Thyme
Thyme, whose scientific name is Thymus vulgaris, It is an aromatic herbaceous plant that grows up to 60cm in height and that assumes a »ball» shape as it grows and develops. When it blooms it is quite a spectacle since it is covered almost completely with small pinkish-white flowers.
It is excellent for repel mosquitoes and flies.
And with this we are done. Did you know that there were so many plants that help repel pests and diseases? If you know of any more, do not hesitate to tell us 😉.
Excellent article, I did not know that rosemary would repel mosquitoes, I am going to plant a rosemary plant in my room to rest calmly this summer. Thanks!!
Your article Monica seems very curious to me. I have taken a walk in the countryside and I have collected some thyme plants to plant in some pots and place them in the windows of the house. Thus avoid annoying mosquitoes.
regards
With the thyme they will not bother so much un, greetings.
Fantastic item, a natural way to protect yourself from insects.