PEST REPELLING HERB PLANTS
Bugs can wreak havoc on your herbal garden. However, using pesticides is not recommended - especially when your herbs will be used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Since pest maintenance can require a little bit extra energy, you can be proactive by planting herbs in your garden for the purpose of repelling pests.
Ants
Herbs To Plant: Wormwood or Tansy
Cabbage Loopers
Herbs To Plant: Thyme, Chives, Nasturtiums, Anise Hyssop, Sage, Pennyroyal
Flea Beetles
Herbs To Plant: Wormwood, Rue, Tansy
Spider Mites
Herbs To Plant: Cilantro
Aphids
Herbs To Plant: Fennel, Chives, Spearmint, Cilantro, Peppermint
Cucumber Beetles
Herbs To Plant: Rue, Catnip, Nasturtiums
Carrot Rust Flies
Herbs To Plant: Wormwood, Sage, Chives, Rosemary
Imported Cabbage Moths
Herbs To Plant: Dill, Sage, Wormwood, Southernwood, Chives, Anise Hyssop, Pennyroyal
Codling Moths
Herbs To Plant: Wormwood
Colorado Potato Beetles
Herbs To Plant: Nasturtiums, Cilantro, Tansy, Catnip
Whiteflies
Herbs To Plant: Wormwood, Nasturtiums, Thyme
Tomato Hornworms
Herbs To Plant: Opal Basil, Borage, Dill
Japanese Beetles
Herbs To Plant: Garlic, Chives, Tansy, Catnip
Snails & Slugs
Herbs To Plant: Garlic, Fennel, Rosemary
Mexican Bean Beetles
Herbs To Plant: Summer Savory, Winter Savory, Rosemary
Squash Bugs
Herbs To Plant: Tansy, Catnip, Nasturtiums
