Popular insect repellant plants

Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mélange of bright colors and alluring scents. There’s no wrong reason to plant a fresh garden, but some plants offer extra benefits, such as repelling insects.

Insects can be a nuisance and a threat to individuals’ overall health. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, insect-borne diseases are viral and bacterial illnesses that develop from insect bites. Mosquitoes, sand flies and fleas are some examples of insects that can pass on disease. Fever, chills, headache, and muscle soreness are just a few of the more common symptoms linked to insect-borne diseases.

The good news for avid gardeners is that certain plants can help repel insects and provide the additional benefits like fresh food and aesthetic appeal that so many people love.

• Basil: The aroma of fresh basil is enough to compel any gardener to make a place for it in their garden. But there’s more to fresh basil than its scent, as the Farmers Almanac notes it can be used to repel mosquitoes and moths.

• Lavender: Fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and moths are not fans of this aromatic and colorful member of the mint family. Bees tend to be drawn to lavender, a durable plant that many garden centers recommend in areas prone to drought or hot summers without much precipitation.

• Mint: Mint is another plant that is instantly recognizable for its aroma. But mint lovers may not realize that it’s also great for keeping ants at bay. Mint also can be used to repel mosquitoes, but gardeners with no experience planting mint should plant it in pots. That’s because the Farmers Almanac notes mint is an especially aggressive spreader that can quickly take over a garden. Separating mint in pots can prevent it from bullying its way into other plants’ domains.

• Lemongrass: Lemongrass is a tropical grass that’s so fragrant it’s often used in perfumes. Lemongrass contains citronella, which many people associate with repelling mosquitoes. A potted lemongrass plant can repel these unwanted guests, keeping them away from decks, porches and/or patios all summer long.

• Chrysanthemums: The Farmers’ Almanac® recommends using chrysanthemums, which repel a range of insects from bedbugs to fleas to ants, as border plants around a home. That’s because they contain the natural insecticide pyrethrin, which can serve as something of an insect-repelling boundary around a home.

Insects are unwanted guests around a home each spring, summer and fall. Certain plants can help repel insects and serve as an eco-friendly alternative to insecticides.

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$297,000 #23002915

4531 Harter St • Brethren

2 beds, 1 bath, 1448 SF

This 2 BR/1 BR cottage boasts wonderful opportunities inside and out! Inside is a marvelous sunroom overlooking Lake Eleanor. Adjoining kitchen has plenty of counter space and a huge living room perfect for entertaining. Outside the 3 ac lot has 266’ of private frontage one of the largest on the 15 ac lake. Enjoy peaceful kayaking or SUP on this NO motor lake. Fish on your own lake or enjoy the world’s best salmon and steelhead fishing a short distance away on the Manistee River or at Tippy Dam. Brethren is surrounded by thousands of acres of public land with miles of trails for your adventures: go hunting, hiking, skiing or ride ORVs and snowmobiles. Two downhill ski areas are nearby. A detached 2 car garage can store all your recreational toys. Would make an AMAZING short term rental!

5450 Carlson Rd •

7 beds, 3 baths, 3180 SF

$249,000 #22027684 main thorough- fare and central business district of the Village of Bear Lake (in Northern Michigan), directly across the street from beautiful Bear Lake and the municipal park. Built in 1994 as an office, this property comes perfectly equipped for almost any practice or brokerage. Tons of parking in front (just off of US-31) that leads to from the entryway into a large waiting area/lobby. Well thought out reception & front office space with plenty of file and desk space. Large A.D.A. Compliant restroom, 2 exam rooms, work station, and a separate/ private office on the East end. Currently set up as an Dentist Office and the Dental Equipment may be negotiable. Schedule you tour today! is located

2906 Frankfort Hwy Frankfort

3 beds, 2 baths, 1080 SF LOCATION! 3 miles to Lake Michigan, 36 miles to Traverse City Surrounded by many other lakes and rivers. Make this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath on 2.65 acres your forever home, vacation home or income property rental. Newer built 26x38 pole barn with electric and concrete floor

$450,000 #22019638

Opportunities like this, simply don’t happen every day! Sprawling 80 acre resort on Anderson Bayou of the Big Manistee River

Extremely well maintained 7 bedroom, 3 full bath home, with combined guest house separated by an attached garage, as well as a 24’ x 24’ bunkhouse style cabin right on the bayou! Over 5,000 sq. ft. of finished living space. Full finished basement 2021. Much of the main house has been remodeled. Outdoor wood-boiler adequate in size for even the large 32’ x 40’ Insulated Pole Barn. Attached boiler mate provides endless hot water The home features hardwood flooring, many remodeling updates, main floor laundry, large eat-in kitchen, and beautiful scenic views. House and attached guest house each have woodstoves. Abundant wildlife, mature trees, amazing property!!

16954

Caberfae Hwy Wellston

2250 SF

This fully functioning gas station is right on M-55. 4 pumps and a rec fuel tank sit on just under an acre with store front space totaling 2250sq’ of combined retail, commercial kitchen, freezer and cooler space (complete with new compressors). This booming party mart has beer and liquor license and has a commercial kitchen license, all of which will transfer to new owner with state and municipal approval.

GAS STATION WILL COME WITH residential property which sits on its own lot (.76ac) 2 bed/1bath 14x60 mobile with 26x32 garage. Combined 1.5 ac frontage on m55, perfect turn key opportunity for someone looking to move to the area!

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$165,000 #22042234

3 beds, 2 baths, 3036 SF

This unique property has so many posi- tives! It offers a business space that can be either rented out or owned and grown while living on site! This home features a completely updated upstairs living space with three bedrooms, one bath, a large kitchen and updated windows to really light up the space throughout. The double lot features a basketball court, patio, large shade tree and is fully fenced in. This property is centrally located between Manistee, Cadilac and Traverse City This is a up north lover’s dream with a 24x24 garage to store snowmobiles, hunting gear, fishing equipment, surrounded by Manistee National Forest, state land, lakes and Manistee County snowmobile trails right on the corner of the street. This could easily be a income property Call today to for showing!

$129,000

3 beds, 2 baths, 1008 SF

This home has so much potential. With a little TLC, it could be the perfect summer cabin or full time northern Michigan living. The home is off the road for seclusion but has Bear Lake views and a short walk to the lake access.

$142,000 #22049150

Just down the road is a public boat launch.

$649,000 #22039120

This is one of the biggest lots in Norman township, perfect for your hunting get away or constructing your dream home. Two parcels=236 acres of lush wooded land with numerous cleared spots for building or farming, accessed by easement from Peters farm road with a nice clear driveway back to your gated oasis. Berry bushes galore with an abundance of wildlife ensure you will have plenty to watch as you sip your morning coffee from the cozy rustic cabin in place. There are several deer blinds and planted food plots for the upcoming season. Build, hunt, or develop this gem in the heart of the areas most loved trails and the worlds best salmon and steelhead fishing- not to mention bordering thousands of acres of national forest! 156 ac zoned agricultural+ 80 ac zoned residential. AMAZING!

3000 SF

This building looks rustic and cozy from the outside and offers so much potential on the inside. Frontage on m-37 make this the ideal location for your future business. Lots of traffic which equates to lots of potential customers.

- Open floor plan, huge 19x26 kitchen space with office potential.

-Walk in freezer/fridge possibilities (con- densers believed to function still)

-Two 2 stall bathrooms with hand sinks

-A/C -Newer furnace -Open basement

Would be easy conversion to apartment complex or bed and breakfast.

Peacock township is a ‘’green’’ township- this building would make the perfect storefront for the booming industry For all use questions please contact Zoning Enforcement Officer, Marty Walker 231-729-3374 directly or email township clerk at peacocktwp.clerk.lake

6529 8 Mile Rd • Bear Lake

3 bed, 1 bath 1254 SF

3 bedroom, 1 bath home on a beautiful lot with a creek running through the back side. Only 2 miles to the Onekama Village Park. 5 miles to Lake Michi- gan-Portage Point.This home has huge potential for year around living or rental income.