Maybe you don’t know some plants act as a natural insect repellent. If you are looking for a safe way to repell annoying mosquitoes, here are the plants to consider
1. Basil
According to a study in 2011, basil essential oils are strong enough to exterminate countless insects including mosquitos, thanks to its naturally powerful smell. Grow them freely in your yard and its strong smell will keep mosquitoes at bay.
2. Peppermint
While the peppermint smell is pleasant to us, insect hates it. A study revealed that peppermint plant contains the ability to k_ill not only mosquitos but its larvae too—all in under 24 hours of using it. Best external way to use peppermint is to mix it with water and rub it on the skin or other misquote-attracting surfaces.
3. Lemon balm
This plant is good at attracting favorable insects like bees and butterflies and great at eliminating mosquitoes from your garden. Able to reseed itself and resistant to droughts, you can even rub crushed lemon balm leaves on the skin when bitten by a mosquito.
4. Rosemary
Its intense smell makes it a good mosquito repellent. A great addition to cooking, cosmetics, and a good fit indoor and outdoor, rosemary is able to exterminate insects. Burning rosemary can also be an effective way to ensure no mosquitoes buzzing in your yard.
5. Citronella
Can grow up to 6 feet, citronella needs plenty of sunshine and very effective in keeping mosquitoes away due to its fragrant nature.
6. Garlic
Planting and growing garlic make a powerful insect repellent as it keeps the insects away. If you’re not keen on growing it in your garden, just simply add garlic to your flowerbeds and veggies as extra protection against insects and bugs.
7. Lavender
Besides bringing you a sense of relaxation, lavender makes an amazing mosquito and insect repellent. It’s easy to grow and best to have it planted alongside your other plants in the garden.
8. Geranium
With quite a similar effects to citronella, geranium’s potent scent immediately pushes the mosquitoes and bugs away from your garden.
