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Carrots and Their Kin
Learn about the Apiaceae family plants list, known as the carrot family, their flavors, health benefits, and how to grow them in your own garden.
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Source: University of Rhode Island
Printable version Go to: https://web.uri.edu/mastergardener/files/J4-Companion-Planting-Pests-and-Plants-That-Repel-Them.pdf
Insect or Mammal Pest | Repellent Plants |
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Ants | Catnip, Chrysanthemums, Mints, Mugwort, Sagebrush, Spearmint, Tansy, Wormwood |
Aphids | Catnip, Chives, Clover, Coriander, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Garlic, Larkspur, Marigold, Mustard, Nasturtium, Peppermint, Petunias, Spearmint |
Asparagus Beetles | Basil, Calendula, Nasturtium, Parsley, Petunia, Spearmint, Tansy, Tomato |
Cabbage Butterflies | Dill, Geranium, Hyssop, Southernwood, Tansy |
Cabbage Loopers | Catnip, Dill, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Hyssop, Mugwort, Nasturtium, Onion, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Sagebrush, Southernwood, Spearmint, Thyme, Wormwood |
Cabbage Maggots | Garlic, Marigold, Mugwort, Radish, Sage, Sagebrush, Tansy, Thyme, Wormwood |
Cabbage Moths | Sage, Lavender, Onion, Peppermint, Tansy |
Cabbage Worms | Borage |
Carrot Flies | Basil, Chives, Leek, Lettuce, Mugwort, Nasturtium, Onion, Rosemary, Sage, Sagebrush, Tansy, Tobacco, Wormwood |
Codling Moth | Garlic, Lavender, Mugwort, Sagebrush, Wormwood |
Colorado Potato Beetle | Catnip, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Marigold, Nasturtium, Onion, Tansy |
Corn Earworm | Cosmos, Geranium, Marigold, Thyme |
Cucumber Beetle | Catnip, Corn, Marigold, Nasturtium, Radish, Rue, Spearmint, Tansy |
Cutworm | Spiny Amaranth, Tansy |
Flea Beetle | Catnip, Marigold, Mugwort, Nasturtium, Peppermint, Rue, Sagebrush, Spearmint, Southernwood, Tansy, Tobacco, Wormwood |
Flies | Basil, Tansy |
Hornworm | Borage |
Imported Cabbageworm | Dill, Garlic, Geranium, Hyssop, Peppermint, Nasturtium, Onion, Pennyroyal, Sage, Southernwood, Tansy, Thyme, Borage |
Japanese Beetle | Catnip, Chives, Chrysanthemums, Four O’ Clocks, Garlic, Nasturtium, Odorless Marigold, Tansy, White Geranium, Four O’ Clocks |
Leafhopper | Geranium, Petunia |
Mexican Bean Beetle | Garlic, Marigold, Nasturtium, Rosemary, Savories |
Mouse | Wormwood |
Mole | Castor Bean, Narcissus |
Mosquito | Basil, Fever Tea, Lantana, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Lemon Thyme, Lime Basil, Rosemary |
Nematodes | Calendula, Chrysanthemums, French Marigold, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums |
Peach Borer | Garlic |
Most pests | Oregano, Lavender |
Rabbit | Garlic, Marigold, Onion |
Root Maggot | Garlic |
Slug and Snail | Fennel, Garlic, Rosemary |
Spider Mite | Coriander, Dill |
Squash Bug | Catnip, Dill, Marigold, Nasturtium, Peppermint, Petunia, Radish, Spearmint, Tansy |
Squash Vine Borer | Radish |
Tomato Hornworm | Basil, Borage, Calendula, Dill, Petunias, Thyme |
Whitefly | Basil, French Marigold, Mugwort, Nasturtium, Peppermint, Sagebrush, Thyme, Wormwood |
Wireworm | Clover |
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