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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   Pests Artemisias: repels insects, [2] including ants, cabbage looper, cabbage maggot, carrot fly, codling moth, flea beetles, whiteflies, the Cabbage White, and the Small White, as well as mice [3] Basil: repels flies, including mosquitoes [2] [4] the carrot fly, asparagus beetles and whiteflies [3] Borage: repels tomato hornworm and cabbage ...

3. This Gardening Technique Keeps Pests Away Naturally - AOL

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   “Basil repels certain insects that eat the tomato plants and improves the tomatoes’ flavor too,” Rekola says. There are plenty of other herbs and flowers known for repelling pests, including ...

4. What to Plant with Tomatoes: The 25 Best Companions to Try ...

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   1. Basil. An Iowa State University study found that tomato insect damage was lessened when planted alongside basil. Plus, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a fresh, juicy tomato! Think of it ...

5. Non-pesticide management - Wikipedia

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   Use of naturally occurring insecticides, such as Neem tree products, [1] Margosa, Tulsi / Basil Leaf, Citrus Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Onion, Garlic spray, Essential Oils. These also refer to as Organic Pesticides. Use of trap crops which attract the insects away from the fields. The trap crops are regularly checked and pests are manually removed.

6. List of companion plants - Wikipedia

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   Mechanisms that have been scientifically verified include using strongly aromatic plants to deter pests; using companions to hide crops from pests; providing plants as nurseries for beneficial insects including predators and parasitoids; trap cropping; [6] and allelopathy, where a plant inhibits the growth of other species. [7]

7. 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 ...

8. This Is How to Grow Basil So You'll Have It All Summer Long - AOL

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   Here's how to grow basil, an annual herb in your garden. Follow our tips, including when to start it from seed, how long it takes to grow, and cooking use.

9. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...