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9 Natural Pesticides That You Can Plant

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You may be somewhat surprised that some of the best and most effective pesticides are available even in your garden. Some plants are capable of fighting weeds, harmful insects, and fungus, worries that used to give you terrible headaches. From colorful flowers to dangerous trap plants that people use to ward off insect threats, there are many ways to keep your garden safe without polluting the environment. Knowing the harmful effects of chemicals on our health, especially when we overuse them, most people are now looking for natural pesticides that are just as effective as synthetic chemicals. So, we've created this post to help you find the right plant pesticides for your soil conditions and planting zone.


In this post, there are 3 zone options from cool to tropical, and 3 native plants for each zone. Check out our collection below!


1. Cool Growing Zone (Zones 1-5)


1. Sunflower


These beautiful plants are visually appealing and beneficial to neighboring plants. Sunflower acts as a "trap" species, capturing harmful insects and reducing their impact on other plants.


2. Borage





You may not be familiar with this edible shrub, which is bee-friendly and perfect for cool-climate landscapes. It repels some of the bugs most vegetable growers hate, such as the dreaded tomato hornworm and cabbage worms.


3. Garlic


Garlic, a favorite among foodies and culinary experts alike, repels one of the gardener's favorite pests, the Japanese beetle.


2. Warm growing zone (Zones 6–9)


This zone is easy for plants to grow, giving gardeners a variety of choices from colors, shapes, and species. The following 3 plants should be taken into account in the United States


4. Marigolds



The brilliantly colored and fragrant flowers repel spider mites, snails, and hungry rabbits


5. Chrysanthemums


These useful plants are a frequent component of many contemporary pesticides. Seasonal growers note that these fall-loving plants discourage cockroaches, fleas, ticks, bedbugs, and the odd louse.


6. Lavender



As one of the most recognized scents in the world, lavender attracts pollinators and repels fleas and insect pests.


3. Warm growing zone (Zones 10–13)


These 3 plants are excellent insecticides for use in the temperate zone.


7. Nasturtiums


Not only do nasturtiums add wonderful color to salads, but they're also a powerful insect repellent. These plants repel hundreds of insect species and are even used in industrial farms to protect vulnerable vegetables.


8. Rosemary



Warmer regions are often more humid and humid, which encourages harmful snail and slug activity. Planting rosemary next to your leafy greens will deter soft-bodied insects while also lending the garden a rich aroma.


9. Catnip


Catnip is a great shrub for gardens and your "cats," whether you plant it indoors or outdoors. These ridge shrubs are bred to repel aphids, squash bugs, beetles, or moths.

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