Plants That Keep Bees Away

For those with bee allergies or flying insect phobias, this is a guide to plants that don’t attract bees.

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While bees provide the incredibly important service of pollinating our plants and flowers, you can still create a thriving bee-free oasis in your backyard. Learn more

Cucumber

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Geraniums

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Wormwood

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Marigolds

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Citronella

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Feverfew

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Plants That Keep Bees Away

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For those with bee allergies or flying insect phobias, this is a guide to plants that don’t attract bees.

Cucumber

Geraniums

Red geraniums prove to be fairly useful in keeping bees away. Because bees can’t see the color red, red flowers appear green to them and simply blend in with the surrounding foliage.

Wormwood

Marigolds

Citronella

Citronella is most commonly known for keeping away mosquitos, but it has been known to deter other insects as well, including bees.

Feverfew

Feverfew is a perennial that grows as tall as three feet and closely resemble daisies. Widely used for medicinal purposes, this potent flower produces a strong scent (slightly citrusy) that bees hate.

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