From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following are plants often used in vegetable gardens to deter insects[1]
Plant |
Pests |
Basil |
Repels flies and mosquitoes. |
Catnip |
Deters flea beetle. |
Dill |
Deters black bean beetles. |
Garlic |
Deters Japanese beetle. |
Horseradish |
Deters potato bugs and phytopthora |
Marigold |
The workhorse of pest deterrents. Discourages Mexican bean beetles, nematodes and others. |
Mint |
Deters white cabbage moth, ants. |
Nasturtium |
Deters aphids, squash bugs and striped pumpkin beetles. |
Pot Marigold |
Deters asparagus beetles, tomato worm, and general garden pests. |
Peppermint |
Repels the white cabbage butterfly. |
Rosemary |
Deters cabbage moth, bean beetles and carrot fly. |
Sage |
Deters cabbage moth and carrot fly. |
Southernwood |
Deters cabbage moth. |
Summer Savory |
Deters bean beetles. |
Tansy |
Deters flying insects, Japanese beetles, striped cucumber beetles, squash bugs and ants. |
Thyme |
Deters cabbage worm. |
Wormwood |
Deters animals from garden. |
[edit] References
- ^ Notes on Natural Pest Control for an Organic Garden - DigGood.com.