Many Indian households use neem leaves, bay leaves, or lavender to protect stored clothes.These methods feel safer and more familiar but do they really work? Do natural repellents like neem and bay leaf repel insects? Yes, to an extent.Neem and bay leaves release natural compounds that insects dislike.They repel insects but do not kill them or stop an existing infestation. Are natural repellents as effective as chemical ones? They are less aggressive than chemical repellent