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7 plants that repel mosquitoes and keep them out of your home
Mosquitoes are never a pleasant sight in or around your home.
These unwelcome guests leave nasty bite marks they leave behind on our skin,
which can cause it to swell with an inflamed and itchy rash.
In extreme cases, these insects can also transmit fatal diseases as they bite,
including the likes of malaria and dengue fever.
That’s why this is a pest you should deal with as soon as possible.
There are many mosquito-repelling plants which will actively keep these pests out of your home.
If you’re keen to take advantage, we’ve listed 7 of them here.
Rosemary
it’s no friend of mosquitoes, with the insect actively avoiding it.
In fact, rosemary can repel all kinds of flies as well as ants.
It can be grown outside or potted indoors with the right conditions.
Rosemary prefers to be kept warm, with temperatures of 50°F plus, in direct sunlight.
It shouldn’t be kept in the shade for too long, so a windowsill may be best.
It needs well-draining sandy soil to thrive, with regular access to water.
Being non-toxic to cats and dogs, it’s safe to keep in the home even if you have pets.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass might not look like much, but it packs a punch when it comes to mosquitoes.
It contains citronella oil, which can be extracted from the leaves and stem.
This produces an overwhelming lemony scent which overpowers mosquitoes and leaves them running, or flying, for the hills.
Its scent comes in use in more ways than one as well — it will also keep mice and rats at bay.
You can purchase the oil separately, if you want to take advantage of it around the home
Marigolds
The next plant to make our list is marigolds.
The orange and yellow blooms will make a pleasant addition to any garden, and such a plant can reduce your pest problems at the same time.
This is because it contains a natural compound often found in insect repellents, known as limonene.
This produces a citrusy aroma that mosquitoes just can’t stand.
Lavender
The good news is, while we may love this fragrance, mosquitoes do not.
In fact, the smell of lavender, whether fresh, dried or in oil form, will overwhelm these pests and keep them away.
Not only that, lavender is effective on flies, ants and even rodents for the same reason, so it’s a handy pest-repellent plant to have around the home.
You can grow lavender outside or indoors quite easily.
It’s a hardy plant, preferring a warm and sunny spot and thriving in overly dry conditions.
In fact, this drought-tolerant plant can last for prolonged periods without water, and it can survive frost exposure too.
Ultimately, it’s a low-maintenance plant. But, if you don’t want to grow it,
you can still take advantage of its scent by using lavender oil, or dried lavender around the home.
Just steer clear if you have pets, because it’s toxic to both cats and dogs.
Floss flower
It contains coumarin; a chemical sometimes found in insecticides because of its insect-repelling properties.
Mosquitoes can’t stand the smell of this chemical and so will fly away as soon as it's detected.
Butterflies and bees, on the other hand, don’t mind the fragrance at all.
Hummingbirds are known to love these flowers too
These are toxic to cats and dogs though, so opt for something else on this list if you have pets
Catnip
This plant contains Nepeta Cataria; a substance which a number of insects dislike, including flies and roaches.
In fact, catnip is widely regarded as just as effective, if not more so, than synthetic alternatives, such as DEET.
You can crush the stems by hand to extract the oil and apply directly to your skin as an active insect repellent.
While catnip might make your cat happy, it’s toxic if over-consumed, so keep your pets away to be safe.
Sage
It actively repels mosquitoes and flies as well, particularly when the leaves are dried and burnt, releasing the oils as a vapor.
Alternatively, the leaves can be strategically placed around your home for a deferring effect as well.
Sage is non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it’s safe around pets at home.
#mosquito #dengue #health #nutrition #facts #knowledge
Mosquitoes are never a pleasant sight in or around your home.
These unwelcome guests leave nasty bite marks they leave behind on our skin,
which can cause it to swell with an inflamed and itchy rash.
In extreme cases, these insects can also transmit fatal diseases as they bite,
including the likes of malaria and dengue fever.
That’s why this is a pest you should deal with as soon as possible.
There are many mosquito-repelling plants which will actively keep these pests out of your home.
If you’re keen to take advantage, we’ve listed 7 of them here.
Rosemary
it’s no friend of mosquitoes, with the insect actively avoiding it.
In fact, rosemary can repel all kinds of flies as well as ants.
It can be grown outside or potted indoors with the right conditions.
Rosemary prefers to be kept warm, with temperatures of 50°F plus, in direct sunlight.
It shouldn’t be kept in the shade for too long, so a windowsill may be best.
It needs well-draining sandy soil to thrive, with regular access to water.
Being non-toxic to cats and dogs, it’s safe to keep in the home even if you have pets.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass might not look like much, but it packs a punch when it comes to mosquitoes.
It contains citronella oil, which can be extracted from the leaves and stem.
This produces an overwhelming lemony scent which overpowers mosquitoes and leaves them running, or flying, for the hills.
Its scent comes in use in more ways than one as well — it will also keep mice and rats at bay.
You can purchase the oil separately, if you want to take advantage of it around the home
Marigolds
The next plant to make our list is marigolds.
The orange and yellow blooms will make a pleasant addition to any garden, and such a plant can reduce your pest problems at the same time.
This is because it contains a natural compound often found in insect repellents, known as limonene.
This produces a citrusy aroma that mosquitoes just can’t stand.
Lavender
The good news is, while we may love this fragrance, mosquitoes do not.
In fact, the smell of lavender, whether fresh, dried or in oil form, will overwhelm these pests and keep them away.
Not only that, lavender is effective on flies, ants and even rodents for the same reason, so it’s a handy pest-repellent plant to have around the home.
You can grow lavender outside or indoors quite easily.
It’s a hardy plant, preferring a warm and sunny spot and thriving in overly dry conditions.
In fact, this drought-tolerant plant can last for prolonged periods without water, and it can survive frost exposure too.
Ultimately, it’s a low-maintenance plant. But, if you don’t want to grow it,
you can still take advantage of its scent by using lavender oil, or dried lavender around the home.
Just steer clear if you have pets, because it’s toxic to both cats and dogs.
Floss flower
It contains coumarin; a chemical sometimes found in insecticides because of its insect-repelling properties.
Mosquitoes can’t stand the smell of this chemical and so will fly away as soon as it's detected.
Butterflies and bees, on the other hand, don’t mind the fragrance at all.
Hummingbirds are known to love these flowers too
These are toxic to cats and dogs though, so opt for something else on this list if you have pets
Catnip
This plant contains Nepeta Cataria; a substance which a number of insects dislike, including flies and roaches.
In fact, catnip is widely regarded as just as effective, if not more so, than synthetic alternatives, such as DEET.
You can crush the stems by hand to extract the oil and apply directly to your skin as an active insect repellent.
While catnip might make your cat happy, it’s toxic if over-consumed, so keep your pets away to be safe.
Sage
It actively repels mosquitoes and flies as well, particularly when the leaves are dried and burnt, releasing the oils as a vapor.
Alternatively, the leaves can be strategically placed around your home for a deferring effect as well.
Sage is non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it’s safe around pets at home.
#mosquito #dengue #health #nutrition #facts #knowledge
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