Natural Insect Repellent Made From Plants
Society nowadays frowns upon the use of insecticides for environmental and health reasons, so many people are turning to more natural insect repellent methods to keep bugs at bay. There are a number of different products that are natural forms of repellent, and one good source is plants.
Companies are able to take the leaves, flowers, oil and roots, etc. of various plants that have been proven to ward off insects and then use that material to create a Deet free insect repellent.
In order to produce a natural insect repellent from plants, the part of the plant that is the source of the toxins usually needs to be crushed down. This will release the properties that certain insects avoid.
So this means that homeowners cannot plant some of the plants listed above around their homes and be free from pests. It is not uncommon to find bugs resting on or flying around plants that are used to make insect repellent spray. It is usually only with the breakdown of the plant that the properties that repel insects become effective.
Finding a good natural insect repellent is the goal for a lot of people who do not want to harm the environment or their own health. Plants offer a healthy and safe source of material that can ward off certain insects that tend to be pests.
Like any product out there, some types of organic insect repellent products are more effective than others, depending on various factors. With a little bit of research, a good match should be found and you won’t have to worry about being bitten when you’re out in your yard, camping or hiking in the woods.
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