While the purple flowers attract bumblebees and butterflies, flies flee at the scent of a lavender plant. If you want to enjoy a summer without the annoying buzzing of insects, there is no better patio planting than lavender. Here you can find out more about the effectiveness and care of the useful plant.

Flies and other annoying insects don't like lavender at all

Lavender against flies in the garden

You certainly know the intense scent of lavender. It is said to have a calming effect and even help you fall asleep. You can also get restful sleep if you are not disturbed by annoying flies. Fortunately, the insects avoid areas where the lavender scent spreads. Thanks to its growth height of 150 cm, the plant exudes its aroma over a large area.

location

Lavender comes from the warm countries of the Mediterranean and therefore prefers sunny locations. He also feels most comfortable in a wind-protected location. The southern orientation on the lee side of a wall is therefore ideal for cultivating the plant. Whether you place the plant directly in the bed or in a pot is up to you.

Lavender against flies in the house

Lavender is only difficult to cultivate as a houseplant. Nevertheless, you can also use its components in the house.

  1. Pinch off a few blooms.
  2. Let them dry in a warm place.
  3. Fill a sock or small sack with the dried flowers.
  4. Hang them in a dry place.

You can also get lavender oil in health food stores or drugstores, which has the same effect.

  • Spread the oil around the room with a spray bottle.
  • Put the oil in an aroma lamp.
  • Drip a little oil on curtains or other items (beware of staining!)

tips

As mentioned above, lavender is ideal for pot culture. In a narrow flower pot or in a balcony box, the plant finds space in this form on the windowsill. This location is particularly effective because you can open the window for a longer period of time in summer. The scent of the plant deters flies from entering the house. In addition, this insect screen looks much nicer than a fly screen in front of the window pane.

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Animals in the garden