6 Plants That Have The Function Of Repelling Insects, What Are?

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JAKARTA - The rainy season is often marked by the emergence of various kinds of insects. This certainly causes discomfort, especially if insects appear around the house. To ward off insects from entering the house, there are several types of plants with strong aromas that can repel insects, launched House Beautiful, Friday, June 3, including:

Basil

If you want to repel annoying flies and mosquitoes in your home, try placing a pot of basil in your home. This plant has been used to get rid of pests since time immemorial because of its strong aroma. As a bonus, basil can also be used to decorate food to make it more beautiful.

Lavender

Lavender is a good plant choice for repelling insects. The aroma is effective to repel flies, beetles, and even fleas. In addition to its function, lavender flowers also have a beautiful appearance so they are suitable as table decorations. In addition, the aroma of lavender can be calming if inhaled by humans so that it helps sleep more soundly.

Rosemary

Rosemary is often used to add flavor to dishes. In fact, this one plant also functions to repel insects such as gnats and flies. You can put rosemary in the kitchen or some parts of the house that are often visited by insects.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums are known to purify indoor air and remove toxins. The oil produced by the chrysanthemum plant is one of the most powerful natural insect repellents

The fragrant aroma makes chrysanthemum flowers are also often added to drinks such as tea to add to the delicious taste and aroma of the drink.

Marigolds

The smell of ordinary marigolds deters flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and midges. You don't need to buy mosquito spray if you have this natural insect repellent.

Mint leaves

Mint leaves have a pungent aroma that insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and ants don't like. This plant can be planted in a pot and placed in the corner of the house or near the window.

In addition to repelling insects, mint leaves are also useful as a traditional medicinal plant at home or as an additional ingredient in cooking.