Farmers have always experimented with wild plants by intercropping them with their crops. With him they intend to create plant associations that protect crops from pests in a natural and ecological way. Increasing biodiversity seems to be the right way.
Today we are going to learn a way to naturally repel unwanted insects or pests.
Having an organic garden requires care and dedication. A good way to maintain it naturally, without using chemicals such as pesticides or pesticides, is to plant some of the plant varieties we list below alongside our crops.
In case you have to use pesticides, I recommend these organic homemade pesticides.
Pathogens normally find their plant hosts by sight and/or smell.. The interspersing of aromatic or fragrant plants can disorient them.
Planting showy flowers can distract pathogens that normally seek out less conspicuous plants.
With this type of plants, what we are going to achieve is to increase the attraction on certain pathogens or decrease it or mask it on others.
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Calendula.
Calendula repels aphids, bed bugs, whiteflies and threadworms.
Repels asparagus beetle.
Attracts many beneficial insects to your garden.
The smell of its flowers attracts hoverflies, big aphid eaters.
Garlic.
In addition to being one of the most used spices in the kitchen, growing garlic in your garden is very beneficial, especially if you want to grow tomatoes, since it is a bactericide and a a natural fungicide.
Garlic in the garden acts as a pest repellent which normally attacks them. Repels nematodes. It is also used in carrot and strawberry crops. Planted among carrots, it helps us repel the carrot fly.
Rosemary.
Rosemary is considered an easy-to-grow plant suitable for novice gardeners, it has good tolerance to pests, in addition to many other properties.
This shrub is able to defend itself against the cabbage papilla and the carrot fly.
Sage is an excellent companion for rosemary. attract pollinators.
Tansy.
Known as tansy, lombriguera grass, athanasia, sear grass or St. Mark’s grass, the powerful aroma of this medicinal plant repels flying insects.
It can be planted in any garden or orchard.
Mint.
Herbaceous plant widely cultivated in the world due to its aromatic essences and medicinal properties.
The smell of mint repels Lepidoptera, such as the kale butterfly, ants and rats.
It is a good choice for growing border crops. At the edges of the orchard he stops the ants. It also repels rodents. Attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies.
Helps control insect pests.
Thyme.
Much used for cooking in condiments and sauces, this plant requires little maintenance and prefers solid soils.
Thyme has practically no enemies. Repellent against cabbage moths. It attracts bees and repels harmful insects.
Discover all the benefits that thyme brings to the garden.
Sage.
With long fleshy leaves, sage has a strong but refreshing flavor, slightly similar to rosemary.
Repels whiteflies, cabbage moths and slugs.
Know the reasons for growing sage in the garden.
Dead carnation.
It is planted to kill the pests of nematodes, scale insects and other animals that attack the roots of plants.
Coriander.
Coriander, widely used in cooking, is effective in controlling aphids and mites.
Geranium.
In addition to being a very beautiful plant and having flowers of different colors, geraniums help protect the garden. It is a natural insect repellent.
Lemongrass.
Lemongrass is a medicinal plant used as an insect repellent, being very effective against flies, mosquitoes and ants.
Fennel.
Fennel is a plant that can attract ladybugs, very valuable allies of gardeners because they help prevent and fight pests such as aphids.
Nasturtium.
Also known as peló, blood flower, and Mexican watercress, it is classified as an edible flower, as long as it is grown without the use of pesticides.
Repels nematodes, worms that attack and kill plants and insects. Protects broccoli from aphids. With worm-free pumpkins. Keeps cottony aphids, common aphids, squash bugs, striped beetles, snails and ants away.
These are the reasons to grow nasturtiums in your garden or orchard.
Mugwort.
Medicinal plant in addition to being a natural insecticide, it will keep animals away from your garden or orchard.
Repels weevils, mites and caterpillars in corn plantations.
Basil.
Basil repels and repels whiteflies, mosquitoes, flies and bed bugs. Widely used in tomato and pepper crops. Attracts pollinators by increasing production.
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Lavender.
It attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies.
Dill.
Dill is an ideal plant to grow alongside cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, corn or onions. It attracts hoverflies, bees and wasps, which will help us against pests as predators. It serves as a repellent against aphids, spiders or mites.