8 Plants to Repel Bugs, Insects, and Pests By: Author Melissa Llado Categories Household Tips 7. Pyrethrum Chrysanthemums– AKA: Mums specifically the ones that look like Daisies! These are the be all end all of pests! According to wiki.answers these cute little flowers repel: Roaches, fleas, ticks, bedbugs, lice, silverfish, ants, and so much more!