What Kind of Plant Repels Mosquitoes?
If you want to avoid mosquitoes but do not want to put terrible-smelling sprays on your skin, take heart. There are some plants that repel mosquitoes naturally.
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Garlic
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Mosquitoes can be compared to tiny vampires in two ways. One, they like to suck your blood. Two, they apparently do not like garlic. You might want to try garlic sprays, powders and plantings to keep them away.
Catnip
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According to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury, New York, there is a chemical in catnip that may be more effective in controlling pests than Deet, a chemical used in common repellants. You can plant catnip in your yard to avoid mosquitoes.
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Rosemary
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If you have some of this fragrant herb in your garden, you can take some and rub it on your skin. It will smell like you were cooking, but the mosquitoes should stay away.
Other Plants
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Citronella is often sold as oils, candles and sprays to repel mosquitoes. It is also a plant that you can use to get rid of mosquitoes.
Plant Oil
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Other plant products sold as oils include cedar oil and lemongrass oils. Some say the oils work better than the plants do.
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