Here are 5 plants that can help keep spiders, ants, flies, and mosquitoes out of our homes.

Árbol de eucalipto. If you are scared of spiders, this plant is one of the best ways to keep them from coming near you. In a study from 2018, it was found that eucalyptus oil is very effective at keeping spiders away.

Albahaca. There are lots of homemade repellents made with this fragrant plant. Basil is very good at keeping mosquitoes away because they don’t like its smell.

Lavender. It is one of the best ways to keep flies, mosquitoes, and fleas away. The smell of this plant is nice to us, but insects don’t like it and make sure to stay away from it.

Romero. To keep spiders, ants, flies, and scorpions away from your home, simply put a rosemary plant in the right spot.

Sabio. Its powerful smell repels most bugs. You can put it inside or on the balcony to keep them out.