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7 Pest Preventive Herbs to Add to Your Garden

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It won't be much longer before we'll be digging our hands into gardening. Getting a game plan in order before the warmer weather officially hits is a great idea! But keep in mind that while you're getting a head start, spring pests can get a head start too! Fortunately, there are a few herbs and spices you can grow in your garden that naturally ward off bugs and other critters. While these may not be as powerful as calling in  Missouri's best pest control company , they can certainly help keep a small problem from growing into a larger one. Here are 7 herbs you should consider including in your garden to keep those pests at bay! 1. Basil Basil is great for repelling house flies and mosquitoes. This leafy green is great for small gardens or in pots around the house. Pick the leaves as needed for delicious soups or dry them out and make your own spice for the kitchen. 2. Mint Mint is a fantastic plant to grow in a small window garden! Grow it alone, as it gro...

Early Spring? Ward Off Pesky Intruders with These 7 Herbs!

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Everyone's favorite groundhog has announced that spring is just around the corner. that means you can get a head start on your spring gardening - but spring pests can get a head start too! The Lake of the Ozarks' most trusted pest control company has discovered that there are a few herbs and spices you can grow in your garden that naturally ward off bugs and other critters. While these may not be as powerful as calling in Missouri's best pest control company , they can certainly help keep a small problem from growing into a larger one. 1. Basil Basil is great for repelling house flies and mosquitoes. This leafy green is great for small gardens or in pots around the house. Pick the leaves as needed for delicious soups or dry them out and make your own spice for the kitchen. 2. Lavender Lavender repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes. It has the added effect of making your house or garden smell fantastic to humans while smelling awful to insects. If you extract ...