8 Plants that Help Repel Mice, Spiders & Other Insects

Let’s learn more about the eight best plants that will help you deter mice, mosquitoes, and other insects from your garden!

8 Best Plants to Reduce Presence of Mice, Mosquitoes, and Other Insects in Your Garden

Basil

Basil is the star plant when it comes to repelling insects. It works best against the flea beetle and the cabbage webworm.

It has four volatile compounds that also help keep mosquitoes away (citronellal, limonene, nerolidol, and estragole).

You can use fresh basil to prepare a DIY insect-repellent spray. Combine four ounces of

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