Plants That Repel Spiders

November 25, 2024 Post a Comment

Plants that repel spiders

Mint. The unmistakable scent of mint is a great insect repellent, and can be very effective at preventing spiders from making your premises their home. There are plenty of mint varieties that work well to repel insects, but peppermint is considered the most potent choice.

What plants do spiders hate the most?

12 Plants That Spiders Hate 2023 [Updated]

1.1 1) Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
1.2 2) Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
1.3 3) Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
1.4 4) Mint (Mentha spp.)
1.5 5) Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)
1.6 6) Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus)
1.7 7) Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.)

What smells keep spiders away?

It's easy to keep spiders away using natural products. These eight-legged creatures hate the smell of citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges. They also don't like peppermint oils, tea tree oils, eucalyptus, and vinegar. Using any of these around your home will keep spiders away.

What plants repel brown recluse spiders?

As mentioned, brown recluses don't like eucalyptus. They also tend to stay away from lemongrass, lavender, mint catnip, basil, lemon balm, and rosemary. Planting these near doorways and windows, as well as along points of egress, will also help keep spiders from entering your home, garage, shed, and crawlspaces.