<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new insect pest repellent which is derived from natural plants, exhibiting an excellent effect. <;P>;SOLUTION: The insect pest repellent comprises use of an extract obtained by extracting leaf, flower, branch, stem or root of a plant of the genus Spiraea in a common way by water, a lower alcohol or a water containing lower alcohol or other organic solvent, or a clear supernatant liquid or juice obtained by squeezing or crushing with water or other solvent the leaf, flower, branch, stem or root of a plant of the genus Spiraea, directly or concentrating or comminuting. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI