What would be the best plant to make an insect repellant and why?

Question

What would be the best plant to make an insect repellant and why?

Answer 1

The insect repellent that i find that works pretty well is Citronella.....  i  have it planted in the perimeter of my patio table,  and it seems to work out pretty well.....  easy to keep... and it's safe for  pets.  I know I'm starting to sound like a commercial, but it works.

Skin So Soft by Avon, may not be a plant but a lotion, in case your looking for another solution . I  spray it on  my skin,  and i also spray it on my patio screening... that works well  also

Answer 2

Rosemary bushes

they are mosquito repellent basically.

its the chemicals found in those plants, which makes them act as a repellent..

u may also get a list full of plants at:

http://www.seedman.com/pest.htm

Answer 3

azadirachta indica, it contains a lot of phytochemicals which are beneficial to us and offensive to both insects as well as microorganisms