No it's not repellant
Borax powder can be used as a laundry booster to help whiten clothes and remove stains, as a natural cleaner for household surfaces, and as a pest control solution to repel insects like ants and cockroaches.
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No, deodorant doesn't repel insects. In fact, it attracts them. Mosquitoes in particular are attracted by pleasant scents such as perfume, soap and deodorant.
This salve will repel insects like you wouldn't believe.
I've heard nicotine repels aphids.. could it repel fruit flies in the drain system?
Yes, lavender can repel fleas effectively due to its strong scent that is known to deter insects.
Mothballs were originally invented to prevent clothes moths from damaging clothing and textiles. The toxic fumes released from mothballs repel moths and other insects that can cause damage to stored items.
Yes, fire can repel bugs because the heat and smoke produced by the fire can deter insects from coming near the flames.
Yes, smoke can repel bugs because the smell and chemicals in smoke can be irritating to insects, causing them to avoid areas with smoke.
Pandan leaf extract contains compounds that have been found to repel certain insects, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, and ants, due to its strong and distinctive fragrance. These insects are sensitive to the smell of pandan leaf extract and tend to avoid areas where it is present. Simply placing pandan leaves or using pandan leaf extract in a diffuser can help repel these insects effectively.
All of these are good for repelling all insects: Citronella, geranium, lavender, lemon, lemongrass and thyme.