Is it true that if you plant marigolds close to your doors of your house?

that it will keep bugs out of your house. Is this true???

Is it true that if you plant marigolds close to your doors of your house?
I planted some last year by my door I still had lotts of bugs
Reply:They have pyrethrins in them, in which alot of bug sprays contain...I plant them around my garden to repel certain insects..and I seen here it keeps bees away..My bees love them and land on them all the time pollinating for me...It may keep alot of bugs from entering that immediate area..but not toally bug proof your house..Some will still get around marigolds depending on the species..here is a picture of my veggie garden and if you notice the gold looking flowers at the bottom of this picture..they are marigolds...Marigolds will repel SOME bugs away from the area but not all of them
Reply:Questions on: Marigolds


Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service


Scroll down and read the rest.


Q. I was told that marigolds keep mosquitoes away


A: It doesn't work so don't get your hopes up.


http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...


I like you have heard the same stories even planting it around the garden for insects nastursums as well


Perhaps you actually heard of this;


Pyrethrins are derived from the flower of the pyrethrum plant, Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. They kill fleas, ticks, mites, and other insects and are popular among pet owners who prefer to use all-natural products.


http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Reply:I don't know how well it works, but many old time gardeners put a row of marigolds all around their vegetable patch to keep bugs away.





If it doesn't work, at least they will look nice.
Reply:I've never heard that before,but it's worth a try. It is known that marigolds do keep certain bugs away. I have planted them in my vegetable garden . Good luck.
Reply:i do believe this to be true
Reply:Here is a list of companion planting that shlould answer your question





http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html
Reply:Yes, marigolds are a natural bug repellant. Obsolutely.
Reply:It's the scent/smell/odour of marigolds that is the deterent to bugs. They may help, like they do in my garden, but I wouldn't rely on them for total bug control. The bugs will be thriving before the blossoms open and release their FRAGRANCE.





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Reply:Of course! Marigolds are well known for staying away mosquitoes and other things like flies etc. Many people buy baskets of them for picnics to use on tables for such a purpose. Also often you will find them intermixed with vegetable crops to help aid in cutting down the number of nuisances that might affect your plants. Plus marigolds are very very easy to grow.
Reply:Not bugs but bees. The bees hate the smell of marigolds. I do this every year. Especially mixed with other plants on my deck.

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