Mosquitoes are a nuisance and that’s a fact! What’s more vexing is that you can’t get rid of the insect without using chemicals, but why compromise your health when you can naturally keep them at bay with certain plants? These plants will add more to your garden’s beauty and protect you from annoying insects.
If you keep these six plants at your place, mosquitoes will be naturally repelled.
Lavender
If the lavender plant is planted in the house, you can be protected from mosquitoes. The plant’s specific smell keeps mosquitoes away. Interestingly, if you apply drops of lavender oil on your hands and go outside, mosquitoes will not bite you there either.
Catnip
It is said that the catnip plant is an irritant for bad mosquitoes. The plant produces a compound called nepetalactone that is better than any expensive mosquito repellent. It also prevents other insects from entering the house.
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
The beautiful basil plant is a natural mosquito repellent as the flying killers cannot stand its distinctive aroma. Tulsi is easy to grow, you can break its leaves and rub it on your skin, it will keep mosquitoes away and protect you from many diseases.
Marigold
The beautiful marigold plant is also excellent for repelling mosquitoes. While its smell is pleasant to humans, it is unpleasant to mosquitoes.
Citronella
This plant also helps to keep mosquitoes away from home or any place. Its oil is used in many insecticides and sprays.
Lemon Balm
Mosquitoes do not like the lemony smell of lemon balm leaves, which is why mosquitoes stay away from areas where these plants are planted.
