Nebraska summers are perfect for enjoying your porch, patio, or backyard—until the bugs show up. Luckily, nature has some powerful, fragrant allies that do double duty: they look beautiful and help keep pests like mosquitoes, flies, and gnats away.Here are five bug-repelling plants that thrive in pots and are ideal for Nebraska’s warm-weather seasons:
1. Lavender
2. Citronella or Lemongrass
3. Basil
4. Marigolds