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 6 Fragrant Plants That Can Repel Flies

Summer and spring are the time for great outdoor activities like picnics or grilling for family and friends. Unfortunately, such outdoor activities attract pesky bugs, one of life's little annoyances. There are many skin sprays and clothing to protect you from them, but the use of toxic chemicals is frowned upon by many. Don't worry, there are some fragrant plants that not only repel flies effectively but are also attractive to look at. Here are 6 fragrant plants that can repel flies. Planting these plants throughout your home has many benefits. Apart from keeping flies away with their special scent, they also display some beautiful flowers to make your landscapes more attractive. Other plants are actually edible, so add them to your savory dishes.

1 Lavender

Lavender offers a sweet fragrance and small purple flowers that make it ideal for decoration. Apart from flies, it is often grown for its qualities to repel insects such as bugs, moths, and mosquitoes.

2 Citronella Grass

Citronella grass is an excellent insect repellent thanks to its pungent oil. Unlike the delicate lemongrass herb used in many Asian cuisines, this citronella herb should not be used in cooking due to its strong flavor.

3 Wormwood

Wormwood produces beautiful silvery-green leaves with a velvety appearance. It grows easily and the extracted oil repels insects including flies, mice, mosquitoes, moths, and ants.

4 Sweet basil

Sweet basil is a popular herb that has a strong anise-like aroma. It is easy to grow in pots and flower beds near doors and windows. This herb is great for cooking and is also a natural repellent against flies and mosquitoes.

5 Tansy

This tansy herb also has healing properties. It has been used since ancient times to heal everything from digestive disorders and intestinal parasites to wounds and joint pain. Although many of these uses have been discarded, it excels in repelling insects and their larvae and is now widely used as a natural insect repellent.

6 Bay Laurel

Bay laurel is an excellent insect repellant that repels flies and moths on shelves, mice, and cockroaches out of your pantry, and insects on grains and cereals. Dry leaves and bundles can be hung near doors and windows to protect your home from pests for longer.