Indoor Plant Pest Control – Fighting Nature With Nature
The pest control experts are a guaranteed service to protect your home from any potential bug problem from spiraling out of control or to stop an infestation in its tracks. But, there are some out there who aren’t comfortable using baits or sprays to keep pests at bay inside the house, and would prefer a more eco-friendly way to take care of some common household bugs that don’t pose an immediate “threat” to you, your family or pets like mosquitos and flies. The best “all-natural” way to help out your home defense is using common indoor plants pest control and herbs that can help you fight off any creepy crawlies looking to ruin your day!
The Best Indoor Plant Pest Control Mother Nature Has To Offer
The best that Mother Nature has to offer for home bug defense includes basil, lavender, citronella, rosemary, petunias, marigolds and more types of spices and herbs. This list wouldn’t be complete without adding everyone’s favorite bug-fighting plant, the venus fly trap.
Experts tell USA Today that the reason planting those flowers and herbs work so well is because bugs hate the smell! The other great part about using flowers or plants is the simple set-up: simply leave the plants in containers by your house doors and in outdoor areas where you like to relax or entertain, that’s it!
Some of the herbs and flowers mentioned earlier also include some extra bonuses. Basil and rosemary leaves are a common way to spice up a salad or add to other foods to make them even more delicious.
The bonus with having plants like lavender in your home is, besides the lovely smell, they come with some majorly positive health benefits, too! That’s because flowers like lavender, sunflowers, petunias and marigolds have oil you can extract that can have many personal uses, help you sleep and make you feel calm. In fact, lavender is part of many essential oils that doctors use in therapy to help many people feel better and be at peace. You can even place lavender in your clothing drawers to help keep everything smelling fresh and to keep some of those bugs away as an added bonus.
The Best Of Both Worlds With Citronella And Lemongrass
While some like the smell of those special outdoor candles that come with the bug-repellent bonus, the ingredients in those come from other natural plant resources. USA Today says lemongrass, an umbrella name for plants in the Cymbopogon family which also includes citronella grass, is used in the aptly-named citronella candles. According to an article from “Mother Nature Network” (MNN): “Citronella is a natural oil found in lemongrass, an ornamental that can grow up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in one season.” If you’re not a fan of the candle, experts say you can just leave it out growing in a pot or in the ground in a “Sunny, well-drained location”. Of course you can also use the narrow leaves from lemongrass in chicken and pork dishes, and is used as a flavoring ingredient in soups and salad dressings.
Repel With Catnip And Trap With The Venus Flytrap
Although the first thing you think of when you hear “catnip” is something you feed to your feline friends, it is actually the name of an herb – just one that people usually don’t eat. It’s added to cat food because they love the flavor blast it gives to their favorite meal. It says catnip is a member of the mint family, and contains a chemical called nepetalactone. The website says it naturally repels more than mosquitos, flies; also deer ticks and cockroaches. Catnip also contains those essential oils mentioned earlier that can be used to make your own bug spray! Experts say catnip plants are easy to grow and can be planted outdoors in the spring or fall. However, be warned; MNN reports catnip can become invasive and take over the garden if you don’t keep a close eye on it.
Now for the grand finale: the Venus flytrap, also known as Dionaea muscipula. Experts say it’s a carnivorous plant with a natural component that lures in unsuspecting flies, mosquitoes or spiders. Experts say the trapping mechanism is tripped when its prey hits the Venus flytrap’s natural tripwire made of so-called “hair-like trichomes”. Get this: experts say their traps are so sophisticated, it can tell if it’s being touched by a living prey or a raindrop – almost a way to let them choose when to close the trap doors. They take a long time to “digest” their bug meal, and will stay closed for a period of time before reopening. It’s important to note that since the Venus flytrap is so cool, it’s right now considered “Endangered” according to the US Fish and Wildlife Department, so that may influence your decision to buy one.
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