Plants that ward off insects naturally

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Strategically growing insect-repelling plants in your home or garden can help to ward off insects naturally without the use of harmful chemical insecticides. 

Below are our recommendations:

Insect and mosquito repellent plant.



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Also called catnip, which is one of the mints family, takes its name because of its intense attraction for cats. Cats have such an obvious reaction to it because of an essential oil in the plant called nepetalactone. Nepetalactone is the main ingredient in catnip that causes the crazy reaction. It can turn even the most relaxed cats into a ball of happiness with energy to spare. A cat’s “high” from catnip usually lasts about 10 minutes or so. Attractive aromatic grey-green foliage with dainty sprays of lavender-blue flowers that attract bees. Whole plant can be used as a tonic for animals. Young leaves and shoots also impart lemony-mintness to everyday cooking or dried as tea. Humans can enjoy it in tea for its relaxing properties. Botanical name: Nepeta catariaDisclaimer: Based on feedback from our customers, the potency of the seeds from Singapore Horti-Flora are up to 90%. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to productiveness of any seeds we sell...