Did you know that there are plants that can naturally repel mosquitos?
Plants that Repel Mosquitos
Mosquitos can be such pesky creatures! They’re abundant in tropical countries and many hot areas, even in the US. While bug spray has become every modern household’s easiest way to get rid of mosquitos, it’s still great to rely on nature for protection.
The following plants are your best bet against these small yet deadly creatures. Make sure to plant some at home so you can keep yourself and your family safe from mosquitos:
Citronella
The citronella plant has a strong scent that mosquitos hate. It’s no wonder that this is a common ingredient in many mosquito-repellant lotions and stickers.
It’s a fast-growing plant that you can grow in a huge pot or even straight on the ground.
Catnip
Your cats might love catnip but mosquitos hate it! So, whether you have cats at home or not, this plant can be a great addition to your herb garden.
Lemon Balm
A hardy plant that’s resistant to drought, the lemon balm is a common herbal medicine. You can drink it as tea!
One added bonus is that it’s also a mosquito repellent.
Basil
This one’s simply perfect for your herb garden. You can use it for cooking and also for repelling mosquitos. Isn’t that awesome?
Marigold
They’re not just beautiful, marigolds are also hardy plants that repel mosquitos and other insects. You can plant these in the garden as a natural pest controller.
Peppermint
Bugs and mosquitos hate peppermint – but you’ll surely love this in your tea or food. So, planting this in your garden is really a win-win solution for you.
Lavender
They smell and look nice, but lavenders are also natural bug repellents.
Garlic
Another plant that’s good for the kitchen and as repellent, garlic would make a great addition to your garden.
Rosemary
This plant attracts butterflies but repels mosquitos!
Geraniums
This one’s another pretty plant to add to your natural mosquito-repellent garden.
Pennyroyal
They make a great ground cover and also, as you’ve already guessed, a mosquito repellent.
Bee Balm
This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds but repels mosquitos and other insects. You can even use the dried leaves as tea.
Lemongrass
It’s a plant that’s toxic to mosquito larvae and repels grown mosquitos.
