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Lemon Balm has been known to keep some bugs away also.

Here is one of many sites explaining the benefit:
http://www.skincarenaturals.com/articles/making-natural-insect-repellent.sht
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I have a relative that grows it around her house. She has not had a flea
problem since and has many cats. It seems to deter several insects. She also
uses a little cedar oil on their neck fur.

This site has a list of those natural sources although lemon balm is less
expected here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_repellent

This one has a more complete list:
http://www.gardenguides.com/90850-natural-bug-repellents-vegetable-plants.ht
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Naming what herb is more helpful for what bug
Lemon balm listed for squash bugs

-Faye

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