Chrysanthemum Flowers Mosquito Repellent. Some plants in the Chrysanthemum genus contain a chemical thats toxic to many insects but considerably less dangerous to mammals making it an effective and relatively safe insecticide. 24112012 Greening The Desert Project.
OSAGE ORANGE-Hedge apple Maclura pomifera Fruits are a repellent to roaches ants crickets spiders and fleas in the home. Along with mosquitoes mums repel other outdoor insect pests such as. I have been able to grow them in my yard with a mild degree of success and neglect.
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium grows wild on the field but has been cultivated since old times for its insecticidal properties.
07062013 Use Chrysanthemums as Companion Plants Many gardeners use chrysanthemums as companion plants to repel aphids leafhoppers spider mites harlequin bugs ticks pickle worms root nematodes and imported cabbage worms and other pests. 42 out of 5 stars. Add some mosquito repellent plants around the flowers Adding plants that repel bugs around flowers can go a long way to keep mosquitoes away. They grow up to 5 feet tall and bloom from summer through late fall in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9.