Like humans, insects have their preferred foods, and they usually find these foods by scent.
In addition, some deterrent plants also attractbeneficial insectsyou want in the garden.
This is another pop in of companion planting that is proving to have great use for gardeners.
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Borage (Borago officinalis)
Borage repels imported cabbageworm and tomato hornworm.
It also attracts beneficial insects and pollinators, such as nativebumblebees.
Allow it to self-sow, and you will always have some in your garden.
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Even the beautiful flowers are edible.
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
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Dill is excellent for repellingcabbage mothsand spider mites.
Planting garlic underrosesto repel Japanese beetles is a classic companion planting technique.
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Hyssop (Agastache rupestris)
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Beautiful, fragrant hyssop repels cabbage moths.
Hyssop is an excellent companion for all sorts ofcole cropssince they are all attacked by cabbage moth larvae.
Or plant pots of mint and place among the veggies to keep the plant contained.
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The combination of carrots and onions has done well in testing.
Oregano (Origanum)
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Oregano repels cabbage moths.
However, it can be difficult to interplant because it is a spreading perennial.
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Plant in pots and place throughout garden beds instead.
Parsley (Petroselinum)
Parsley repels asparagus beetles.
As with basil, youll need to be gentle when you crush the leaves to release the scent.
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Allow to flower to attract parasitic wasps.
Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Radish plants repel cabbage maggot, squash bugs,cucumber beetles.
Perennial
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sage repels cabbage moths and carrot flies.
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Sage is a perennial plant and can be hard to intercrop but is still useful along the border.
Common sage works best as a deterrent.
Savory (Satureja hortensis)
Savory repels Mexican bean beetles.
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Summer savory works better than winter savory and is easier to interplant because it is generally grown as anannual.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme plants repel cabbage moths,corn earworm, and tomato hornworm.
Most thyme plants are low-growing and double as ground covers in the garden.
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Although they spread, they are slower to fill out than many otherperennial herbs.
It also seems to deter mice.
Place pots near your entryway or in garden beds to keep pests out.
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