She has 20 years of experience in the industry.
Which Pests Don’t Like Garlic?
This one ingredient has quite a lot of pest-repelling power.
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Shannon Harlow-Ellis ofMosquito Joelists a bunch of critters who don’t enjoy the scent or taste of garlic.
The main reason why these insects and bugs steer clear comes down to the smell.
Garlic has a strong odor that masks the scents that attract pests to plants.
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Even better, she points out the solution is harmless to plants, too.
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