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Beautiful Plants That'll Send Wasps Flying Away From Your Garden
By ZARA M.
Common Herbs
Savory, earthy, or citrus-smelling herbs, including peppermint, basil, and thyme release essential oils that can help repel wasps with their strong aromas.
Marigold
Marigolds, especially the French variety, contain an essential oil called thiophene that acts as a natural wasp repellent because of its potent, spicy aroma.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus’ menthol aroma does a great job of deterring wasps. The strong smell will irritate their scent receptors, so they won’t want to hover in the area.
Wormwood
Wormwood, also known as mugwort, contains a natural insecticide called absinthe. Additionally, it has a slightly bitter scent that is effective at repelling wasps.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass can help keep wasps away as it has citral and geraniol, which are compounds that can overpower the insect’s senses and attack its nervous system.