Scents That Bugs Hate

There are scents bugs don’t like. Check out which ones drive bugs crazy. 1. Herbs Rosemary, mint, basil, and thyme are known to repel mosquitoes, stinging insects, and cockroaches. 2. Vinegar Ants, spiders, and other pests avoid vinegar. Vinegar can help to remove an ant’s scent trail. 3. Flowers & Other Plants Plants like lemongrass, marigolds, and petunias can help keep bugs away. 4. Vanilla Extract Mosquitoes don’t like the smell of pure vanilla extract as long as it doesn’t contain sugar. 5. Spices Some spices including cinnamon, clove, and pepper can deter pest activity. Silverfish and ants aren’t fond of cinnamon. 6. Essential Oils Essential oils extracted from plants can have repellent properties. Clove, peppermint, rosemary, citronella, and thyme oil can help repel pests. 7. Plant-Based Insecticide Sprays Our plant-based insecticide sprays contain essential oils specifically selected and blended to kill pests on contact and provide residual repellency. For more helpful tips and pest information, be sure to follow us and visit our website at maggiesfarmproducts.com. Audio: Home Decorating by More than Family from Epidemic Sound