are fly attracted to mint
A: Mint repels a lot of insects but not all. A few insects are actually attracted to the scent of mints. If the flies aren't harming the plants, just let them do their thing. They'll eventually move on. If you just don't want them around, a better option than spraying is to attract them to something else and trap them. Comments. George WeigelSome bugs are attracted to the scent of mint. Q: This is the second year that I have been growing mint outside. This year, for some reason, the plants are loaded with flies that look like house flies. 1 Xper mho 10%. It more to do with planting it in the garden... Mint is good for repelling aphids, white cabbage moths, flea beetles, fleas, and ants, but tends to attract pollinators like bees and wasps as well as earthworms to the surrounding soil. Does Mint Attract Flies (not gnats). I have mint growing near my front door (peppermint and spearmint) and it currently is in flower-has been for at least a couple of weeks. For the last couple of weeks or so the area has been THICK WITH BLACK FLIES. Answer by craftheart (392). A basil plant is well known to repel flies and also smells very good. Flies are also repelled by mint plants and sometimes tansy plants. If flies are a problem indoors you could place some of these plants on your windowsills. George WeigelSome bugs are attracted to the scent of mint. Q: This is the second year that I have been growing mint outside. This year, for some reason, the plants are loaded with flies that look like house flies. I always thought that mint was a natural pest repellent. Low-growing plants, such as thyme, rosemary, or mint, provide shelter for ground beetles and other beneficial insects. Composite flowers (daisy and chamomile) and mints (spearmint, peppermint, or catnip) will attract predatory wasps, hoverflies, and robber flies. Guru mho 22%. Low-growing plants, such as thyme, rosemary, or mint, provide shelter for ground beetles and other beneficial insects. Composite flowers (daisy and chamomile) and mints (spearmint, peppermint, or catnip) will attract predatory wasps, hoverflies, and robber flies. George WeigelSome bugs are attracted to the scent of mint. Q: This is the second year that I have been growing mint outside. This year, for some reason, the plants are loaded with flies that look like house flies. Does Mint Attract Flies (not gnats). I have mint growing near my front door (peppermint and spearmint) and it currently is in flower-has been for at least a couple of weeks.
Yes