Herbs For Repelling Insects in the garden

For those who garden out there, I just thought it would be helpful to have a list of herbs that can also repell pests in your gardens. Intermingled in the garden, herbs can keep vegetable crops free of most pests. Here's a short list that I'll keep adding to:

Basil- Prevents against Asparagus Beetles, Tomato Heartworms and Thrips. How to Grow Basil

Chives- Prevents against Aphids, Spider Mites and Japanese Beetles. How to Grow Chives

Cilantro- Prevents against Aphids, Spider Mites and Colorado Potato Beetle. How to Grow Cilantro

Dill- Prevents against Aphids, Spider Mites and Cabbage Moths. How to Grow Dill

Rosemary- Prevents against imported cabbage worms and slugs. How to Grow Rosemary

Mint- Prevents against Ants, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, flea beetles, imported cabbage worms, rodents, squash bugs and white flies. How to Grow Mint

Parsley- Prevents against Carrot flies and asparagus beetles. How to Grow Parsley

Very good info. We have always planted dill around our grapes and roses to prevent beetles.

Nice, I was unaware of that aspect of Dill. Thank you for sharing. Here's a couple more I managed verify:

Thyme- Strong aroma wards off most flying insects as well as rodents. How to Grow Thyme

Oregano- Oregano is most useful against the intrusion of rodents. Say goodbye to mice and rats destroying your garden. How to Grow Oregano

I've heard that marigolds are also very good for repelling some insects not sure which ones though

Lavender and Russian Sage (works against almost everything)

Thanks for the other tips!

I've also heard that marigolds are good. I will have to do some more research into it.

Marigolds seem to be more than just a deer repellant. These flowers repel just about every garden pest!