7 plants to have at home to ward off spiders, flies and mosquitoes forever

Lemongrass. An ingredient in many industrial repellent products, such as sprays and candles, citronella is one of the most effective plants for keeping insects away from our homes.

Basil. Pleasant to the smell and very useful in the kitchen, basil is also an effective natural insect repellent. Basil essential oils keep many types of insects at bay.

Rosemary. In addition to having a pleasant aroma, having it in the kitchen allows us to keep flies and spiders away.

Melissa. Similar to citronella, its aroma keeps insects away.

Marigold. These beautiful flowers are an effective insect repellent, thanks to natural chemicals that are used in many industrial products to repel insects.