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8 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
Lemon Balm
This member of the mint family has white flowers and a gentle lemony scent, as well as some healing properties. Lemon balm is particularly good at keeping mosquito bites low, but it’s also an invasive species, so be careful when growing it in your garden. It does well if you plant it in a pot on your patio, or other outdoor areas.
Catnip
This fragrant mint cousin contains a natural chemical called nepetalactone, which is both a feline attractant and a useful insect repellent. Though if you're not interested in a bunch of cats moving into the area, skip this one and move onto a different plant.
Basil
A 2009 study showed that the essential oil from this delicious staple from your You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Grow this amazing plant around any natural water sources, such as a pond, to help control the rate of eggs being laid.
Lavender
One of the cool You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is repel flying insects like mosquitoes, moths, and flies. The flower’s perfume is well-known, and while it will scent the air, it’s most effective way to control insects is by actually rubbing the plant on your skin to release the oils.
Peppermint
In its concentrated form, peppermint is sometimes used as an insect repellent, and its oil has been shown to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Citrosum (aka Mosquito Plant)
This You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is actually marketed as “mosquito plant,” and sometimes referred to as the citronella plant primarily due to its strong citronella scent. Unfortunately, though it’s the most heavily marketed, there’s some research that suggests it’s also the least effective garden plant at mosquito control. Still, there’s some benefits to be had from rubbing the crushed leaves on your skin, and if there’s nothing else around, it will provide some protection.
Sage + Rosemary
If you’re planning to gather around a fire, try You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or rosemary. The incense these plants give off when they burn not only smells good but is unpleasant enough to most species of insects that it’ll repel them—as long as you’re near the smoke.
Lemon Balm
This member of the mint family has white flowers and a gentle lemony scent, as well as some healing properties. Lemon balm is particularly good at keeping mosquito bites low, but it’s also an invasive species, so be careful when growing it in your garden. It does well if you plant it in a pot on your patio, or other outdoor areas.
Catnip
This fragrant mint cousin contains a natural chemical called nepetalactone, which is both a feline attractant and a useful insect repellent. Though if you're not interested in a bunch of cats moving into the area, skip this one and move onto a different plant.
Basil
A 2009 study showed that the essential oil from this delicious staple from your You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Grow this amazing plant around any natural water sources, such as a pond, to help control the rate of eggs being laid.
Lavender
One of the cool You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is repel flying insects like mosquitoes, moths, and flies. The flower’s perfume is well-known, and while it will scent the air, it’s most effective way to control insects is by actually rubbing the plant on your skin to release the oils.
Peppermint
In its concentrated form, peppermint is sometimes used as an insect repellent, and its oil has been shown to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Citrosum (aka Mosquito Plant)
This You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is actually marketed as “mosquito plant,” and sometimes referred to as the citronella plant primarily due to its strong citronella scent. Unfortunately, though it’s the most heavily marketed, there’s some research that suggests it’s also the least effective garden plant at mosquito control. Still, there’s some benefits to be had from rubbing the crushed leaves on your skin, and if there’s nothing else around, it will provide some protection.
Sage + Rosemary
If you’re planning to gather around a fire, try You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or rosemary. The incense these plants give off when they burn not only smells good but is unpleasant enough to most species of insects that it’ll repel them—as long as you’re near the smoke.