the star plant when it comes to repelling insects. It works best against the flea beetle and the cabbage webworm.
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It has four volatile compounds that also help keep mosquitoes away (citronellal, limonene, nerolidol, and estragole).
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You can use fresh
basil to prepare a DIY insect-repellent spray. Combine four ounces of boiled water with four to six ounces of fresh basil leaves.
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Leave the mixture to steep for
