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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. White oil - Wikipedia

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   White oil is an insecticide spray used for controlling a wide range of insect pests in the garden. The spray works by blocking the breathing pores of insects, causing suffocation and death. It is effective in the control of aphids, scale, mealybug, mites, citrus leafminer and other smooth skinned caterpillars. [1] "

4. 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]

5. Spinosad - Wikipedia

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   It is considered a natural product, thus is approved for use in organic agriculture by numerous nations. [8] Two other uses for spinosad are for pets and humans. Spinosad has been used in oral preparations (as Comfortis) to treat C. felis , the cat flea, in canines and felines; the optimal dose set for canines is reported to be 30 mg/kg.

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7. 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 ...