I was just asked this question and thought I would share it with everyone.
Peppermint plants for around areas that you do not want them.
for a repellent spray and other tips like this, I found them here
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-make-homemade-bee-repellent#.UV-YPqLBOuI
Hope this helps those who are allergic (my oldest is too.)