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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repel roaches, ants, the Japanese beetle, ticks, silverfish, lice, fleas, bedbugs, and root-knot nematodes [2] Citronella grass: repels insects, may deter cats [5] Clovers: repel aphids and wireworms [3] Common lantana: repels mosquitoes [1] Coriander: repels aphids, Colorado potato beetle, and spider mites [3] Cosmos: repel the corn earworm ...

3. Cymbopogon - Wikipedia

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   Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.

4. These Plants and Herbs Will Actually Repel Mosquitoes - AOL

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   Their distinct scent repels mosquitoes and other garden pests, including aphids, squash bugs, and tomato worms. Actually, they contain a natural compound used in many insect repellents!

5. Cymbopogon nardus - Wikipedia

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   It is the source of an essential oil known as citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties. Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts and applied topically or slowly burned (e.g. in a "citronella candle") as an insect repellent, particularly to deter haematophagous insects such as mosquitoes.

6. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep The Mosquitoes Away

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   Mosquito repellent plants can help clear your outdoor space of the insects. Try these in your garden for mosquito control. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep The Mosquitoes Away

7. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? Here's What You ...

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   Here’s the science behind which mosquito-repelling plants actually work—and which ones don't. ... But studies have shown the plants may not produce enough oil to repel insects ...