Why This works: Many plants - including the ones listed - give off a strong scent to repel ants and other insects in the wild, and it works just as well in your home.

为何如此：许多的植物——包括我上面列的单子——可以发出强烈的令蚂蚁和其它野外的昆虫害怕的气味，这样可以击退它们，不过对你的家庭却无害。

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To relieve itching, repel flys, mosquitoes and other insects.

止痒，驱除蝇，蚊子和其他昆虫。

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Cedar and lavender to repel insects work best in closets and drawers that stay tightly closed.

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