HOUSEPLANTS : 5 Super Common Houseplants You Would Love Because Bugs Hate Them

Houseplants are the most magical thing one can have inside their homes. Not only they affect our health in a positive way but some of them also protect us from disease spreading and irritating bugs.

   Keep reading to learn which are those magical and most common indoor plants.



PEPPERMINT



     You might like the refreshing scent of peppermint but spiders, mice and mosquitoes do not. Peppermint is a very effective and natural way of keeping bugs away.Peppermint plants can be kept around the house and crush some leaves that will impart fresh aroma that pests won't like.Aromatic oils from mint can also be used to make a mosquito repellent spray by mixing the oils with cider vinegar and vodka.

LAVENDER


        Lavender has got such a wonderful smell that has the ability to calm a human being. It is also know for it's ability to relieve stress and promote peaceful sleep. But the interesting part is that the same lovely scent is hated by moths, flies, fleas and mosquitoes. One can keep them tied in bouquets and plant them near entryways.  

MARIGOLDS


      These beautiful flowers are capable of keeping bugs, white flies, mosquitoes, worms, rats as well as rabbits away.These plants are highly recommended to be places around the hose, near windows ans alongside flower beds. 

BASIL


      Basil is great in salad, soups, pasta and many other recipes. Grow them in a pot and keep in your homes to get rid of houseflies, mosquitoes and other biting insects.  Basil is really very easy to grow and the smell is quite strong so you don't need to crush the leaves for it's aroma.   

ROSEMARY


       Rosemary is another favorite of most chefs. It's oil is harmful for most bugs. And like most herbs, rosemary can be grow both indoors and outdoors. Place them near you doors and window to get rid of mosquitoes cold. Sprigs of rosemary kept in cloths closet can keep silverfish and moths away.

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