When you are looking for ways to repel mosquitoes from your home, you should look to natural mosquito repellent plants. These plants help keep these pesky insects away by emitting a nice scent that they do not like.
Lavender is an attractive plant that has a soothing smell and is great for your garden. It can be planted around your home or in a pot on your patio. Besides its lovely fragrance, lavender will ward off bugs, including mosquitoes.
Basil is another great choice for your garden. Basil can be grown in pots or in a ground-planted container. Basil plants love full sunlight and require lots of water. They are also great for repelling cabbage moths.
Lemon balm is another citrusy-smelling plant that will repel mosquitoes. Another great plant is rosemary. Rosemary is great for deterring pests and is very drought resistant.
Sage is also a good natural mosquito repellent. This plant contains coumarin, which is a chemical that helps to repel mosquitoes. Sage can be crushed and used to make your own mosquito spray. You can also use it to attract bees and other pollinators.
Catnip is another strong natural mosquito repellent. It has a pretty, sweet scent that will appeal to bees and other pollinators. The plant also makes an effective cockroach repellent.
Citronella plants are also considered to be a great way to ward off mosquitoes. In fact, citronella is one of the most common ingredients in insect repellents. However, true citronella is Cybopogon nardus, while other plants that are marketed as ‘citronella scented’ do not have the same effect.