Types of cockroach chasing plants are several hundred times better than aerosol sprays

Peppermint cat

According to Ehow, a 1990 study by the University of Iowa (USA) found that the scent of catnip can repel cockroaches 100 times more effectively than DEET, a substance commonly found in insect repellents.

You can plant a litter of catnip indoors or dry leaves, put it in a bag, hang it in places where cockroaches are frequent.

Another way is to make a cup of dried mint tea, then spray the solution in places where cockroaches often appear.

Basil

Basil is capable of repelling many types of insects. You can grow them in pots placed at your door and in the outdoor areas of your home that you often come to relax and entertain.

You can also use basil essential oil to create an effective insect repellent.

Chrysanthemum

The aroma of chrysanthemums can repel many types of insects that regularly appear indoors, including mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches. You can place a small pot of chrysanthemum in the living room, kitchen.

Rosemary

Rosemary can repel mosquitoes and some insect pests. Rosemary has a strong aroma, can be used for cooking, but insects are very uncomfortable with this smell.

You can cook a part of water and a part of rosemary for 30 minutes, then extract the water and use this water to spray into the air to help the house fragrant, chase insects.

You can place rosemary pots at a window sill, near an aquarium, or in damp places, where insects often appear.

Marjoram

The smell of marjoram tree not only repels mosquitoes but also roaches. Therefore, plant a marjoram pot in your house to keep out pests.