Plants that Repel Mosquitoes - Sumedha Gupta
Basil
You might want to consider planting herb gardens by the doors of your house (container gardening would work well) because many herbs ward off mosquitoes. Basil is one of the herbs that acts as a natural mosquito repellent.
Catnip
Catnip is an especially handy mosquito deterrent – it’s about ten times more effective than DEET. Mosquitoes can’t stand nepetalactone, the essential oil found in catnip. By planting catnip around your patio and yard, you’ll keep mosquitoes away – then dry the catnip and entertain your favorite cat.
Citronella
There’s a reason citronella candles are popular mosquito repellents – mosquitoes hate citronella. Instead of the candles, though, you can try rubbing citronella oil on exposed area (make sure you’re not allergic to the oil, first) or grow your own citronella plants.
Garlic
One effective natural repellent that deserves to be tried is garlic. Depending on how much you enjoy garlic, you can take a garlic supplement (no-odor varieties are available), eat lots of foods with garlic (I’m thinking of a big loaf of fresh garlic bread along with a spaghetti dinner – including sauce made with basil and garlic). You can even rub a cut clove of garlic over your exposed skin – you should be able to ward off both mosquitoes and Dracula.
Lemongrass
If you’re looking for another anti-mosquito plant to try, you should invest in lemongrass. Simply break off a stalk, peel off the outer leaves and rub the juicy pulp over your exposed skin. You’ll also be able to use the lemongrass when you cook.
Marigolds and mums
You don’t have to stick to planting herbs when you’re avoiding mosquitoes. Try planting marigolds. They have a scent that repels most bugs, including pesky skeeters.
While not all insects are repelled by the scent of mums, mosquitoes are. Plant a bunch and reap mosquito-free living.
Rosemary
Grow rosemary in your garden this summer (like all of these plants, it’s another plant perfect for container gardening) to keep the mosquitoes away. You can cook with rosemary, and if you’re looking for a way to repel mosquitoes while you’re grilling, throw a few sprigs on your charcoal. It should do the trick. more
You might want to consider planting herb gardens by the doors of your house (container gardening would work well) because many herbs ward off mosquitoes. Basil is one of the herbs that acts as a natural mosquito repellent.
Catnip
Catnip is an especially handy mosquito deterrent – it’s about ten times more effective than DEET. Mosquitoes can’t stand nepetalactone, the essential oil found in catnip. By planting catnip around your patio and yard, you’ll keep mosquitoes away – then dry the catnip and entertain your favorite cat.
Citronella
There’s a reason citronella candles are popular mosquito repellents – mosquitoes hate citronella. Instead of the candles, though, you can try rubbing citronella oil on exposed area (make sure you’re not allergic to the oil, first) or grow your own citronella plants.
Garlic
One effective natural repellent that deserves to be tried is garlic. Depending on how much you enjoy garlic, you can take a garlic supplement (no-odor varieties are available), eat lots of foods with garlic (I’m thinking of a big loaf of fresh garlic bread along with a spaghetti dinner – including sauce made with basil and garlic). You can even rub a cut clove of garlic over your exposed skin – you should be able to ward off both mosquitoes and Dracula.
Lemongrass
If you’re looking for another anti-mosquito plant to try, you should invest in lemongrass. Simply break off a stalk, peel off the outer leaves and rub the juicy pulp over your exposed skin. You’ll also be able to use the lemongrass when you cook.
Marigolds and mums
You don’t have to stick to planting herbs when you’re avoiding mosquitoes. Try planting marigolds. They have a scent that repels most bugs, including pesky skeeters.
While not all insects are repelled by the scent of mums, mosquitoes are. Plant a bunch and reap mosquito-free living.
Rosemary
Grow rosemary in your garden this summer (like all of these plants, it’s another plant perfect for container gardening) to keep the mosquitoes away. You can cook with rosemary, and if you’re looking for a way to repel mosquitoes while you’re grilling, throw a few sprigs on your charcoal. It should do the trick. more
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This is a tested & proven success formula seen by me in one of the relative house house in Raipur and in my house. The cloves can be used with lesser efficiency but not in milked tea. more
Mar 31
Can the cloves be reused? I think they can be used at least in tea or taken with a bit of Gur to prevent from catching cold in winters etc. Or chewed after lunch for bettering digestion and keep the mouth fresh. more
Mar 30
