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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households. Certain plants have shown effectiveness as topical repellents for haematophagous insects, such as the use of lemon eucalyptus in PMD, but incomplete research and misunderstood applications can produce variable results. [1]

3. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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   Aside from the gratification of concocting DIY bug repellent, there's the benefit of its chemical-free composition. Ingredients needed for a bug-repellent lotion bar include coconut oil; shea ...

4. Biological pest control - Wikipedia

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   The first report of the use of an insect species to control an insect pest comes from "Nanfang Caomu Zhuang" (南方草木狀 Plants of the Southern Regions) (c. 304 AD), attributed to Western Jin dynasty botanist Ji Han (嵇含, 263–307), in which it is mentioned that "Jiaozhi people sell ants and their nests attached to twigs looking like ...

5. These 16 Outdoor Plants Will Keep Unwanted Bugs From ... - AOL

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   Not only will plants like marigolds and basil make your garden even more beautiful, but they will also repel unwanted mosquitos, ants, and other bugs. These 16 Outdoor Plants Will Keep Unwanted ...

6. Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must-Know Tips

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   Keep weedy areas of your yard cut back to deprive them of a place to call home. 4. Clean Up Your Garden. Keep plant diseases and pests from spreading by cleaning up and destroying infested plant ...

7. Orius insidiosus - Wikipedia

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   Orius insidiosus, common name the insidious flower bug, [2] is a species of minute pirate bug, a predatory insect in the order Hemiptera (the true bugs). They are considered beneficial, as they feed on small pest arthropods and their eggs. [3] [4] They are mass-reared for use in the biological control of thrips. [5]

8. How to Use Plants to Naturally Ward Off Pests in Your Yard - AOL

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9. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]