10 Herbs and Plants to Naturally Repel Mosquitoe

30/JULY/ 2024

Basil

Basil's potent scent naturally keeps flies and mosquitoes away, especially if you put it close to windows or balconies.

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Lavender

Lavender's powerful aroma keeps moths, fleas, flies, and mosquitoes away, which is why it's a great natural bug repellent.

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Mint

Mint is a favorite for humans because of its refreshing aroma and taste, but it's  a major turn-off for  mosquitoes.

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Rosemary

Rosemary is effective at warding off mosquitoes, flies, and moths. Simply lighting rosemary outside can assist in repelling mosquitoes thanks to its fragrant smoke.

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Marigold

Marigolds have pyrethrum,  a natural insect repellent,  that helps keep mosquitoes away even though they also attract birds and bees.

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Lemongrass

Lemongrass has citronella, which is a popular insect repellent, and can help in keeping mosquitoes away from certain areas 

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Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums have pyrethrins that are really  good at repelling insects, so they're ideal for pest control.

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Thyme

Thyme's natural scent doesn't just enhance the taste of food, it also deters little bugs from coming into the house.

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Petunias

Petunias are not just pretty flowers, they also have the ability to repel mosquitoes, aphids, tomato hornworms, and beetles.

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Citronella

Citronella is commonly utilized for keeping mosquitoes at bay. When you crush its leaves, it lets out a potent scent that repels mosquitoes.

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