5 Plants to Keep Cockroaches Away From Your Home

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Is there a more unpleasant surprise than finding a cockroach indoors? Even if you’re not afraid of these insects, you certainly don’t want to get a visit from these horrendous little creatures. In addition to avoiding the accumulation of materials, not leaving food residue exposed, keeping cleaning up to date and sealing possible entry points, you can still count on the help of plants to keep cockroaches away from your home! Get to know some of them below:

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Lavender

Although lavender has a relaxing scent for humans, this same odor is responsible for keeping flies and cockroaches away from environments. The repellent properties of the plant are due to the presence of substances such as linalool and linalyl acetate in its composition, which emit an unpleasant smell for insects.

Widely used in culinary recipes, laurel can be an ally to scare away cockroaches from the house in a natural way. The tip is to spread fresh bay leaves in drawers and in the corners of cabinets to avoid the presence of these unwanted insects.

Rue

Famous for warding off bad energies and the evil eye, rue is another natural repellent, thanks to its strong and unpleasant smell for many insects, including cockroaches. But be careful: the plant is considered toxic to pets. So be very careful if you choose to have this species at home!

Rosemary 

Like lavender, rosemary is known for its characteristic aroma, being widely used in gastronomy. However, cockroaches are naturally affected by strong, penetrating odors, so by spreading the smell of rosemary around your home, whether it’s through leaves or essential oil, you can help keep these insects away.  

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is also a great plant to grow at home if you want to ward off cockroaches. This is because this species contains natural chemicals called pyrethrins, which are known for their insecticidal properties and for being commonly used in pest control products.

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