Herbs and what insects they repels
Basil: Flies, Mosquitoes
Catnip:Flea Beetle, Ants
Dead Nettle: Potato Bug
Henbit: General Insect Repellant
Hyssop: Cabbage Moth
Lavender: Moths
Mint: White Cabbage Moths, Aphids, Flea Beetle
Pennyroyal: Flies, Mosquitoes, Fleas
Rosemary: Cabbage Moth, Bean Beetle, Carrot Fly
Sage: Cabbage Moth, Carrot Fly, Flea Beetle, Slugs
Thyme: Cabbage Worm
Basil Insect Spray
- 4 cup Boiling Water
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves or 2tbsp Dried Basil Leaves
- 1 tsp Dishwashing Liquid Soap
Pour boiling water over Basil leaves.
Let steep for 10 minutes.
When cool, strain the mixture.
Add the dishwashing soap.
Spray on affected plants as necessary.
Garlic Insect Spray
- 2 1/2 cups Boiling Water
- 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
- 1 tsp Dishwashing Liquid Soap
Pour boiling water over garlic.
Let steep for 10 minutes.
When cool, strain the mixture.
Add the dishwashing soap.
Spray on affected plants as necessary.
Chamomile Fungal Spray
- 1 cup Fresh Chamomile Flowers or 2 tbsp Dried Chamomile Flowers
- 4 cups Boiling Water
Pour boiling water over Chamomile leaves.
Let steep for 10 minutes.
When cool, strain the mixture.
Spray liberally on affected plants as necessary.
Insect Spray
- 1 Garlic Bulb
- 1 small Onion
- 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 qt. Water
- 1 tbsp Liquid, non-detergent soap
In a blender, mix garlic, onion, pepper, and water.
Let steep, then stir in liquid soap.
Use immediately or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up
to one week.
