Our organic tick and mosquito product kills within minutes of contact, the product contains surfactants that help the product stick to surfaces and kill any bugs that land on a treated surface even after a treatment. After rainfall, bug activity increases, and more bugs will be entering your property, so what can you do to repel the bugs that don’t land on treated areas?
One proven solution is to plant a variety of insect-repelling plants around your yard, which will increase the pest control on your property naturally. And while Pure Solutions products only treat for ticks, mosquitoes, deer, and rabbits, the below plants also deter flies, no-see-ums, cockroaches, termites, and gnats.
MARIGOLDS
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- No-see-ums
- Deer
- Rabbits
Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Bees
Features:
- Edible flowers
- Beautiful color
- Protects tomato plants from aphids
- When allowed to go to seed they can be perennials
LEMON BALM
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Fleas
Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Bees
Features:
- Can be used in tea to reduce stress
- Small white flowers in the summer
CATNIP
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- No-see-ums
- Termites
- Cockroaches
Attracts:
- Cats!
Features:
- Dried catnip is added to foods for flavor, used as an herbal supplement, brewed in tea and of course our feline friends go wild for it.
PEPPERMINT
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Spiders
Attracts:
- Mojito drinkers 😉
Features:
- Can help relieve discomfort from mosquito bites
- It’s toxic to mosquito larvae – make sure to plant near standing bodies of water mosquitoes lay eggs in
BASIL
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Flies
Attracts:
- Pesto Enthusiasts 👍
Features:
- Rub onto your skin for “bug spray”
- Toxic to mosquito larvae – make sure to plant near standing bodies of water mosquitoes lay eggs in
BEE BALM
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
Attracts:
- Bees
- Hummingbirds
- Butterflies
Features:
- Oswego tea is easy to make and delicious, with a taste of citrus and mint.
- Bee balm is especially good in a fruit salad with melons but also works well with a vegetable salad.
CITRONELLA
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Flies
- No-see-ums
Attracts:
- Low-maintenance plant owners
Features:
- Mosquitoes can smell the CO2 we exhale, citronella helps to mask that smell
FLOSS FLOWER (AGERATUM)
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Flies
- Deer
- Rabbit
Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
Features:
- Plant at the edge of a garden to deter rabbits and deer from causing damage
GERANIUMS
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Flies
- Rabbits
Attracts:
- Butterflies
Features:
- The leaves and flowers of scented geraniums are edible. Thanks to the essential oils in their leaves, they lend not only decorative touches but also a fine aroma to meat dishes, salads, and desserts.
SAGE
Repels:
- Ticks
- Mosquitoes
Attracts:
- Hummingbirds
Features:
- A low-maintenance plant that provides fire resistance while being drought tolerant.
- Sage is considered a good rodent repellent.
LAVENDER
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks
- No-see-ums
- Moths
- Fleas
- Flies
- Spiders
Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Bees
Features:
- It’s a multi-use plant grown for landscaping beauty, fragrance, and culinary uses.
GARLIC
Repels:
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks
- Aphids
- Ants
Attracts:
- Italian food aficionados
Features:
- Garlic is used as an herbal supplement to help prevent heart disease, lower high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, and boost the immune system. Some evidence exists that eating garlic regularly may also help protect against certain types of cancer.
Bonus tip: dilute pure vanilla with equal parts of water and put it behind your ear or on the brim of your hat to keep the bugs away from your face!
