I found an article the other day that mentioned a bunch of plants that repel mosquitos. I thought it would be good to share with the Natural Health Ezine readers…
So for me, I am looking forward to creating a garden specifically built around keeping mosquitos away! I hate them – don’t you? Time will tell how effective these natural repellants are, but I think it is worth a shot…
According to the article…
“Planting a mix of these plants around your home and patio can create mosquito free zones for outdoor entertaining and other activities.”
Citronella grass
Marigolds
Catnip
“studies have found that catnip oil is more than 10 times better at repelling mosquitoes than DEET!”
A few other herbs that repel mosquitos
- Rosemary
- Basil
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemongrass
These plants also scare away mosquitos…
- Cedar
- Sagebrush
- Bee balm/bergamot
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tansy
- Peppermint
- Horsemint
- Eucalyptus
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I like to grow plants at home. I have grown many. Mosquitoes are big problem at garden. So i would surely grow some of plants you mentioned. Thanks for the information.
I was told that there is a fern that repels mosuitoes…. can any one confirm? If yes, which type of fern.
Thanks!
This mosquito repellent is made of Citronelle and Neem, I strongly recommend to those who is looking for natural mosquito spray.
After understand the meaning of DEET, I dare not use mosquito spray which made of DEET, I prefer to choose something is natural so I choose Moz Away!
aceite manzanilla has o.875g of citronella oil; try using this; this is used on filipino babies for other reasons, unknowingly keeps the mosquitos away; can be bought at drugstores or chemical companies