Awesome Must-Have Trees that Keep Pests & Animals Away

Planting these helpful trees can keep you and your family safe.

No matter the season, there will always be pests and wild animals present to wreak havoc on your property. They're even more problematic if you have children at home or have a garden.

Unfortunately, there's no surefire way to get rid of pests and wild animals from your home for good. But you can still do something to prevent them from coming to your home. By planting trees, you can naturally repel these troublesome nuisances.

Some might think planting and maintaining trees can be a hassle just to repel vermin. On the contrary, trees can give you more benefits than just protection, such as:

A Safe Preventive Measure

Stop using harmful chemicals and sprays to repel wild animals and pests. Plant specific trees, flowers, and shrubs instead. This is because some plants and trees have natural deterrents, such as scent, leaves, bark, or seeds.

Boost in Property Value and Beauty

Trees and plants naturally boost the beauty of your property. They also give a soothing and comforting effect, which can reduce stress. Not only that, but having trees and plants can significantly boost your property's value.

Improved Air Quality

Last but not least, trees and plants improve air quality. They absorb and filter polluted air, and in exchange, they provide fresher and cleaner air. No matter if you're living in a rural or urban area, adding greenery to your home is beneficial.

Now that you know planting trees can do more than keep pests away, are you ready to start planting? If you're wondering where to start and what type of trees to plant, we got you! Here are must-have trees that keep pests and wild animals away from your home.

Eucalyptus Tree

You probably already have used items or products derived from the tree. For example, eucalyptus wood is used for furniture, the oils for medical and aromatic use, and more. Little did everyone know that even though the eucalyptus tree already gives a lot, it can still offer more. The eucalyptus contains a strong scent, disabling the insect's sense of smell to locate food. As a result, mosquitoes, roaches, ants, flies, spiders, and more find this tree repulsive and prefer to stay away from it.

Tea Tree

The tea tree is well-known for having leaves that contain the famous tea tree oil. Just like the eucalyptus tree, many products, ranging from skincare to medicine to insect repellents come from its tea tree oil. You can use the leaves from your tea tree and extract the oil to produce your very own insect repellent against bugs and pests. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, you can also use it to treat bug bites.

Neem Tree

The neem tree, also known as just neem or nim, is a fast-growing tree from the mahogany family. It has a bitter taste and a garlic-sulfur-like smell, which bugs detest. It has seeds containing neem oil, which is used as a natural pesticide. Little did everyone know, this tree has been used for hundreds of years to repel pests and control diseases carried by said pests. You can also use the neem tree leaves to create your own insecticide spray.

Holly Tree

When you see holly, one thing comes to mind: the holiday season, Christmas. It's a tree that can actually provide more reason to be jolly other than knowing Christmas is near. The holly tree has a low-growing variety, perfect against snakes, thanks to its spiky leaves and strong scent. You can scatter the spiky leaves in areas where snakes would most likely enter your property to keep them away. Just remember to keep your pets from eating the tempting yet toxic red berries it has.

Spruce Tree

If your home and garden are mostly visited and bothered by wild deer, safely keeping them away from your property can be a challenge. But who would have thought that you could use trees, their source of food, against them? Spruce trees, specifically the White Spruce and the Colorado Blue Spruce, are perfect deterrents for deer. This is because they aren't a fan of the Spruce needles and the leaves' sharp flavor, no pun intended. In the White Spruce's case, its needles contain an unpleasant aroma, which is why deer are repelled by this tree.

We hope this blog will help you choose a safer and more beneficial way to keep those pests at bay. But before choosing what tree to plant, it's best to figure out your pest or wild animal problem. Consider your location and see if the tree will thrive before anything else. Following these tips and choosing the right tree for your pest problem ensure fewer encounters with these unwanted visitors.

If you're curious about what trees to add to your home, call us today! Our expert arborist will gladly fill you in on the details you need to know.