How to use plants to repel insects
  • 1. Which plant is known for repelling mosquitoes with its citronellol content?
A) Tomato Plant
B) Citronella Grass
C) Sunflower
D) Rose Bush
  • 2. What insect does basil effectively repel?
A) Beetles
B) Flies
C) Spiders
D) Ants
  • 3. Which herb is known for repelling cabbage moths and whiteflies?
A) Mint
B) Rosemary
C) Dill
D) Chives
  • 4. Marigolds are particularly effective against what type of garden pest?
A) Caterpillars
B) Nematodes
C) Slugs
D) Aphids
  • 5. What plant repels aphids, cabbage loopers, and spider mites?
A) Nasturtium
B) Lavender
C) Petunia
D) Geranium
  • 6. Which plant is known to deter Japanese beetles?
A) Garlic
B) Oregano
C) Sage
D) Thyme
  • 7. What type of insect does mint help repel?
A) Mosquitoes
B) Ants
C) Cabbage Moths
D) Spider Mites
  • 8. Which of these plants can help deter moths?
A) Chamomile
B) Yarrow
C) Borage
D) Lavender
  • 9. What insect is rue known to repel?
A) Aphids
B) Whiteflies
C) Slugs
D) Japanese Beetles
  • 10. Which plant can repel mosquitoes by releasing its scent when crushed?
A) Peppermint
B) Lemon Balm
C) Catnip
D) Spearmint
  • 11. What is the active ingredient in chrysanthemum flowers that repels insects?
A) Citronellol
B) Limonene
C) Pyrethrum
D) Eugenol
  • 12. Which plant repels squash bugs and cucumber beetles?
A) Carrots
B) Beets
C) Radishes
D) Potatoes
  • 13. What plant is effective at repelling ticks?
A) Parsley
B) Sage
C) Oregano
D) Thyme
  • 14. Which of these is a natural insecticide derived from plants?
A) Vegetable Oil
B) Baby Oil
C) Mineral Oil
D) Neem Oil
  • 15. Which plant effectively repels whiteflies and aphids?
A) Chives
B) Dill
C) Cilantro
D) Parsley
  • 16. What insect does dill repel?
A) Mosquitoes
B) Ants
C) Cabbage moths
D) Aphids
  • 17. Which plant is toxic to many insects, used in organic pest control?
A) Chamomile
B) Fennel
C) Wormwood
D) Calendula
  • 18. What is a benefit of using plant-based insect repellents?
A) Works instantly
B) Reduced chemical exposure
C) Cheaper than chemical repellents
D) Always 100% effective
  • 19. How do aromatic plants repel insects?
A) Attracting predators
B) Releasing poison
C) Providing food
D) Masking scents
  • 20. Which plant deters asparagus beetles?
A) Eggplant
B) Tomato
C) Cucumber
D) Pepper
  • 21. Which of these methods is commonly used to apply plant-based insect repellents?
A) Eating the plants
B) Creating sprays
C) Burning plants
D) Burying plants
  • 22. What is the effect of planting near other insect-repelling plants?
A) Decreased repellency
B) Attracting more insects
C) No effect
D) Increased repellency
  • 23. Which plant deters potato beetles?
A) Radish
B) Horseradish
C) Turnip
D) Beet
  • 24. What insect is repelled by catnip?
A) Flies
B) Ants
C) Aphids
D) Mosquitoes
  • 25. Which plant can repel spider mites on fruit trees?
A) Garlic
B) Chives
C) Onions
D) Leeks
  • 26. What type of plant is often used in window boxes to deter flies?
A) Geraniums
B) Petunias
C) Impatiens
D) Pansies
  • 27. How is neem oil typically applied to plants?
A) As a fertilizer
B) As a soil amendment
C) As a spray
D) As a root dip
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