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French and African marigolds are often cited as the most powerful Tagetes species for repelling insects. Both contain chemical compounds called thiopenes in their seeds, roots and other plant parts that are offensive to nematodes, aphids, cabbage maggots, white flies and other pests. French marigolds (T. patula) and African marigolds (T. erecta) are also pretty additions to the garden.
Organic gardeners say that marigolds keep the soil free of plant-damaging nematodes, and discourage many insects in the garden. They may, however, attract spider mites and slugs. They also discourage whiteflies from attacking tomatoes when planted in a companion planting. Marigolds also deter beetles.
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Is there a plant that repels snakes?
* Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosmary) repels snakes but more importantly insects that attract the snakes. * Cymbopogon citrates(Lemongrass) repels snakes * Marigolds (Tagetes) repel snakes and mosquitoes * Tulbaghia violacea (Wild garlic) repels snakes - it is planted by the Zulus around their homes.
Is the chemical diethyl-meta-toluamide or ethanol in fertilizer?
yes, it is because it repels insects
How are marigolds pollinated?
insects
Do raccoons eat marigolds?
Few animals, beyond some insects, snails an slugs will eat marigolds. Marigolds let off a smell that raccoons do not like and will avoid.
Why should you plant marigolds and tomatoes next to each other?
The smell from the marigolds will keep some insects away from the tomato plants.
Do marigolds keep birds out of a flower bed?
No, but they are supposed to deter certain pest insects.
What landscaping ornaments attract healthy insects to my garden?
Marigolds are great for attracting lady bugs, you can also buy benefical insects at gradenalive.com and release them
How does pepper effect plant growth?
Pepper actually repels insects that eat the plant and is beneficial in that way
What insects does nicotine repel?
I've heard nicotine repels aphids.. could it repel fruit flies in the drain system?
What do cattle ranchers put on a pole that cows rub on to keep flies off?
It's is an oil that repels flies and other insects.
Are marigolds vascular plants?
a couple of species of marigolds are a couple of species of marigolds are a couple of species of marigolds are
Name two repulsive forces in chemical bonding?
Electrons repel other electrons, and magnetic poles repel other magnetic poles which are the same, that is, north repels north and south repels south.
