GARDENING & LANDSCAPING PLANTS FOR NATURAL PEST CONTROL

When it’s time to start planning your garden and landscaping projects, you may want to consider adding plants that have natural pest control properties. While these methods rarely keep all those pesky insects at bay, when they are used in conjunction with pest management, they can result in a more natural way to eliminate pest from your home and yard.  As a leader in natural, organic pest management, we at Covenant Pest Control recommend adding plants that naturally deter unwanted pests.

Insect repelling plants are a great companion to professional pest control especially natural, organic pest control. Plants not only add to the beauty of your landscaping, but they also act as a barrier of protection against unwanted pests.

Arrange potted plants on your deck or other high-traffic areas. Hang baskets of geraniums on your front porch. Protect your lawn and garden with fresh herbs and colorful chrysanthemums or marigolds.

Want to deter one of the most feared pest nuisances in Boerne? Plant lavender or peppermint around the perimeter of your yard to discourage scorpions from choosing your home.

Landscaping Plants Recommended to Naturally Address Your Pest Concerns:

    What To Plant                                Common Pest Problems

• Basil …………………………… cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, weevils

• Bay Leaf ……………………… ants, cockroaches, flies, moths, weevils

• Catnip ………………………… cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, rats

• Chives ………………………… aphids, beetles, mites, rabbits

• Chrysanthemums ………. ants, bedbugs, fleas, lice, mites, roaches, slugs, ticks

• Dill …………………………….. aphids, mites, slugs

• Fennel ……………………….. aphids, slugs, snails

• Garlic …………………………. aphids, flies, mites, mosquitoes, slugs

• Geraniums …………………. leafhoppers, mosquitoes

• Lavender ……………………. fleas, flies, mosquitoes, moths, scorpions

• Lemongrass………………… flies, mosquitoes

• Marigolds……………………. aphids, mosquitoes

• Mint ………………………….. ants, cockroaches, flies, mice, mosquitoes, spiders

• Mugwort ……………………. flies, mice, moths, mosquitoes

• Oregano …………………….. mosquitoes

• Peppermint ……………….. ants, aphids, beetles, fleas, flies, lice, mice, moths,

mosquitoes, scorpions

• Sage ………………………….. beetles, mosquitoes, snails

Many of these plants can be purchased at local nurseries in Boerne and Comfort, TX.

Partner With Covenant Pest Control for the Complete Organic Pest Management

The best pest control starts with a partnership between you and the professionals here at Covenant Pest Control. Our pest control experts will explain the pros and cons of using organic pest control and work with you to provide the most effective family-friendly pest maintenance plan for you and your family.

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly option, Covenant Pest Control also offers all-natural botanical pest control. Call us today at 830-431-1960 for a FREE consultation.