If you want to repel green insects this is for you. . . . . Oh, that’s another article. This flower works on all biting bugs Beautyberry is a naturally growing flower whose leaves contain two substances called callicarpenal and intermedeol that are as effective at repelling biting insects (mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, etc.) as 100% DEET! And it’s all natural.
That in itself is pretty good news. But when you consider that studies have shown the flower to be virtually toxin-free it’s amazing. Many people don’t do well with DEET-containing products. I’m one of them. But in the absence of anything else that works as well, you use it. My herb garden is now growing Beautyberry. I like natural alternatives and am always excited to find one that works as well or better than its chemical counterpart.
Look up Beautyberry on the internet, in herb books or at your local nursery. You can also google USDA beautyberry and get information on the research done on this project by the USDA. This one’s a winner. Keep your eye on it.
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