Plants that repel mosquitoes

The summer days came (albeit belatedly) and along with the relaxation on the terrace or in the garden came the "annoying" visits. Instead of looking for commercial insect repellents, learn how to get rid of mosquitoes in the most natural way.

There are several plants that repel mosquitoes to choose from, mostly fragrant, and help us get rid of these annoying visitors.The plants that repel mosquitoes will undertake to eliminate them but also to give a nice aesthetic to your garden and terrace. Their oils and the smell of their leaves keep insects away, especially mosquitoes that invade your home and your skin. 

For greater efficiency, it is advisable to plant a group of the following plants in order to ensure better coverage of the area and maximum protection.

What are the plants that repel mosquitoes?

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For greater efficiency, it is advisable to plant a group of the following plants in order to ensure better coverage of the area and maximum protection.

Basilicum plant

One of the main plants that repel mosquitoes is basil. It is not missing from any balcony and its use does not just stop at the taste it gives to your food. He may well become your favorite ally by repelling mosquitoes and flies. It needs sunny and bright corners to grow properly as well as regular watering so that it does not weaken.

Lavender

Lavender, the popular aromatic plant with striking flowers, could not be missing from the list of plants for the treatment of mosquitoes in a natural ecological way. Lavender is known to have excellent insect repellent properties and repel mosquitoes. Lavender is looking for sunny places, although it can grow in semi-shady places. It should be noted that lavender is resistant to the hot dry thermal environment of summer and withstands the cold of winter.

Rosemary

In addition to the unique taste it gives to your dishes such as meat and fish, rosemary also has a hidden magical property. The plant with the thin pointed twigs effectively repels mosquitoes with its special aroma. This wonderful herb can be easily grown in a pot that you will place outdoors. So every time you sit on your balcony you will enjoy the smell while at the same time it will protect you from the annoying mosquitoes that invade from Spring onwards.

Citronella

Citronella is the main active ingredient in all commercially available mosquito repellents. It is found in various lotions and scented candles that are made to repel mosquitoes. Why spend extra money on such items when you can grow it at home? A small bush in some corner of your house or in the flower bed with other plants will keep away the annoying insects. In the climate of our country, it can reach up to one meter in height and it needs enough sun to grow.