NATURAL BUG REPELLENTS

The following list is from the Herbal Academy, International School of Herbal Arts & Sciences.  I plant some of these* next to my patio, put a bouquet on your table, some of the oils in a spray bottle or even some leaves rubbed between your hands can be helpful as well.  I find it interesting to note that you often see geraniums hanging in pots on the porches of European homes to discourage insects.

GNATS

Spearmint*
Peppermint*
Rose Geranium
Eucalyptus (Globulus)

MOSQUITOES

Tansy                                         Peppermint*                             Lemongrass                                 Lemon                                         Eucalyptus(Globulus)                       Thyme(Vulgaris)*             
Lavender(child-safe)             
Rose-Geranium*                                                  Clove                                                      BlueCyprus                            
Cinnamon                      
Sage*

TICKS

Tansy                                            
Rose-Geranium*                        Eucalyptus(Globulus)                   
Sweet Myrrh