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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repellent to many pests [3] Parsley: repels asparagus beetles [3] Peppermint: repels aphids, cabbage looper, flea beetles, squash bugs, whiteflies, and the Small White [3] Petunias: repel aphids, tomato hornworm, asparagus beetles, leafhoppers, [2] and squash bugs [3] Pitcher plants: traps and ingests insects Radish: repels cabbage maggot and ...

3. Animal repellent - Wikipedia

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   An animal repellent consists of any object or method made with the intention of keeping animals away from personal items as well as food, plants or yourself. Plants and other living organisms naturally possess a special ability to emit chemicals known as semiochemicals as a way to defend themselves from predators.

4. p-Menthane-3,8-diol - Wikipedia

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   PMD is the active ingredient in some insect repellents. Its odor and chemical structure are similar to menthol , and it has a cooling feel. [ 1 ] It is found in small quantities in the essential oil from the leaves of Corymbia citriodora , formerly known as Eucalyptus citriodora .

5. The Best Bug Sprays and Insect Repellents, According to ... - AOL

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   Natural Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent. This DEET-free oil is praised among users for how effective it is against bugs and big mosquitos. This formula is made with oil of lemon eucalyptus ...

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

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   Well, there are numerous chemical-based mosquito repellents out there, but their potential side effects and environmental impact have led many to seek more natural alternatives. Luckily, there are ...

7. Pyrethrin - Wikipedia

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   Their insecticidal and insect-repellent properties have been known and used for thousands of years. Pyrethrins are gradually replacing organophosphates and organochlorides as the pesticides of choice as the latter compounds have been shown to have significant and persistent toxic effects to humans. They first appeared on markets in the 1900's ...