5 Fragrant Herbs that Repel Flies

The warm weather brings with it time in the garden, bloom flowers, eating outdoors on the patio – and, unfortunately, flies. Depending on where you live, these flying pests can seriously ruin your enjoyment of the great outdoors once things heat up and it may be tempting to whip out chemical deterrents to keep them out of your hair. However, it is also possible to deter flies with certain herbs which are fragrant to humans but will repel many flying insects. Five of the best herbs for this are listed below.

Sweet Basil

One of the most popular garden herbs, and the …read more