7 plants to have at home to ward off spiders, flies and mosquitoes forever

Basil . Pleasant to the smell and very useful in the kitchen, basil is also an effective natural insect repellent. Basil essential oils keep many types of insects at bay.

Rosemary . In addition to having a pleasant aroma, having it in the kitchen allows us to keep flies and spiders away.

Melissa . Similar to citronella, its aroma keeps insects away.

Marigold . These beautiful flowers are an effective insect repellent, thanks to natural chemicals that are used in many industrial products to repel insects.