I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I hate bugs. Ever since I was a child, I’ve always been afraid of insects, even if they are the most harmless ones. Finding a bug landing or crawling on me was trauma-inducing… I’d jump and scream, and then thoroughly give myself a good washing. Just thinking about all of this makes my skin crawl.
Now that I have my own home, I do whatever I can do help keep the insects at bay. As a result, I’ve long wrestled with the idea of getting house plants. I mean, I love the idea of having plants in my home and I love the way that they look but I’ve always been afraid that they would attract insects. And that, right there, is a dealbreaker. But what if I told you that there was actually a plant that cold help deter spiders and other pests?
Recently, I learned that there is indeed a plant that will help to keep all those nasty critters at bay. Look… I know that these guys are a necessary part of the ecosystem but not in my house! What what is this magical plant? It’s the peppermint plant! And who wouldn’t want a peppermint plant?
Not only do peppermint plants look great, they smell amazing, they can be used to make a soothing tea or a delicious cocktail, they can help calm an upset stomach, and they can help sooth a sunburn. Oh, and last but not least… they deter spiders, mice, and other pests because they happen to hate the smell of peppermint!
Check out the video below for the full details on how you can use peppermint to help keep your home bug-free! And don’t forget to share this very handy tip with your family and friends.
