Chives will work. I found some info that is interesting:
http://www.ghorganics.com/page...
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4814...
and this one
http://ezinearticles.com/?Plan...
and then this paragraph from some totally scientific kinda guy:
Abstract:
The Invention relates to a method for repelling pests, in particular insects, larvae, spiders or aphids, from a plant, in particular from a tree or bush, wherein the method comprises making a hole down to the root zone of a plant and putting a natural insect repellent composition that contains at least garlic and/or an extract thereof in this hole. As a result of the method of administration according to the invention a homogeneous distribution is achieved by take up of the composition via the roots. In addition, the invention also relates to an insect repellent composition with an enhanced activity by combining the garlic with one or more of seaweed extract, soya oil, aloe vera, nut leaf extract, parsley extract, African Marigold extract, Nepeta extract and Urtica extract as a result of which a fungicidal and/or antifungal action, improved take up and/or improved vitality of the plant is achieved.
And there you have it.....all you need to know about garlic companion planting.
