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