Ticks love blood of all kinds. Luckily, they are more picky about plants. Because some scents don't like the dangerous arachnids at all. Take advantage of the effect and keep the little bloodsuckers away from your garden with the right plants. We reveal which varieties are suitable for this.
Rosemary is not only a delicious spice for the kitchen, it also keeps pests such as ticks away
These plants can't stand ticks
- Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare).
- Catnip (Nepeta mussinii)
- Narrow-leaved Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Dalmatian insect flower (Tanacetum cinerariifolium)
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare).
Tansy has long been considered a weed. But then garden centers discovered its advantages. The smell, which is strongly reminiscent of camphor, drives away fungi. In the meantime, the tansy is also becoming more popular in private gardens. Here, however, it primarily serves to protect against ticks. If you want to plant tansy, it is best to choose a location with the following conditions:
- sunny
- loamy soil
- nutrient-rich substrate
Catnip (Nepeta mussinii)
Catnip delights not only the gardener, but also his cat. Animals are particularly susceptible to tick bites. The pests find an ideal hiding place in the thick fur of the four-legged friends. Stupid only for the bloodsuckers when the cat rolls in the catnip. Cats love this plant. Totally different ticks. The pests take to their heels at the smell. For you as a gardener, there is little maintenance required. It flowers from July to September and looks similar to lavender. With a maximum growth height of 40 cm, it remains significantly smaller.
Narrow-leaved Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
The narrow-leaved lavender not only helps against ticks, but also drives away biting mosquitoes. The plant makes the following demands on care and location:
- sunny
- permeable soil
- alkaline (pH 6.5-7.5)
- Cut back in spring
- tolerates drought
If you take these requirements into account, the plant will reward you
- purple, pink or white flowers
- an intense scent
- silvery leaves
In addition, the narrow-leaved lavender is evergreen.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary proves to be very worthwhile both in culinary terms and in the fight against ticks. The herb has the following location requirements:
- warm, sunny
- neutral pH
- permeable soil
Unfortunately, you cannot overwinter rosemary in the garden.
Dalmatian insect flower (Tanacetum cinerariifolium)
The location should also be sunny and permeable if you want to use the Dalmatian insect flower against ticks. Their toxins paralyze the limbs of insects. Its white, spherical flowers, which appear from June to August, catch the eye.