List of pest-repelling plants

This list of pest-repelling plants includes plants used for their ability to repel insects, nematodes, and other pests. They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households.

Certain plants have shown effectiveness as topical repellents for haematophagous insects, such as the use of lemon eucalyptus in PMD, but incomplete research and misunderstood applications can produce variable results.

The essential oils of many plants are also well known for their pest-repellent properties. Oils from the families Lamiaceae (mints), Poaceae (true grasses), and Pinaceae (pines) are common haematophagous insect repellents worldwide.

Table of pest-repelling plants

Plants that can be planted or used fresh to repel pests include:

References

1. List of companion plants
2. List of beneficial weeds
3. Persian powder
4. Companion planting
5. Beetle bank
6. Plant defense against herbivory
7. Outline of sustainable agriculture
8. Insecticidal soap
9. Push–pull agricultural pest management
10. Organic farming
11. Aphid
12. Chives
13. Insect repellent
14. Biopesticide
15. Tropaeolum
16. Pesticide
17. Indianmeal moth
18. Tansy
19. Pyrethrum
20. Basil