The most common way of
repelling or getting rid of mosquitoes involves spraying a large quantity of poisonous chemicals in your yard and on yourself.
If you are interested in a more natural approach, consider these plants that repel mosquitoes.
Citronella Grass
Citronella
grass is, of course, where companies get the citronella oil. This oil is put in candles and lanterns that can be burned in your yard to repel mosquitoes. Citronella grass is actually a tropic plant that grows to be six feet
tall, so it might not be practical in the average suburban backyard.
Catnip
Catnip is an herb that is most commonly used to stuff in toys or feed to cats for their enjoyment. However, the oil from this plant has actually
been found to be more than ten times better at repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Planting this plant near your patio or deck
will help repel mosquitoes.
Rosemary
This garden herb also has an oil that repels mosquitoes. While they are attractive plants that both repel mosquitoes and can add interest
to your cooking, they are truly tropical plants that are not hardy in cold climates. You can, however, grow rosemary in a pot and take it inside in the winter.
Marigolds
Marigolds have a particular smell that many insects and
humans find objectionable. They are a good plant for repelling mosquitoes as well as insects that can attack vegetable plants and aphids. Marigolds are annuals with bright flowers that range from lemon yellow to dark oranges and reds.
Mosquito
Plants
There are actually plants on the market that are simply called Mosquito plants. They are advertised as a plant
that repels mosquitoes. There are different schools of thoughts on these plants. Some say they do nothing to repel mosquitoes,
while other swear by them. More often than not, you can only find them through mail order and internet sales.
While
all these plants repel mosquitoes in your yard, you can also make all-natural mosquito repellent from them. Simply crush the
leaves or flowers to release the oils and put them in a quantity of alcohol or vodka. Once the mosquito repellent oils have infused the liquid, you can use it just as you would one of the more harmful chemical repellents.
Planting
these plants that repel mosquitoes is a great choice for your yard. Not only is it an earth-friendly way of dealing with these
pests, it will add beauty to your gardens, and will not jeopardize your health. These five plants that repel mosquitoes are great choices.
