Does any plant really repel mosquitoes?
They are already horrible this year and I would like natural things to repel them. I started some basil seeds but don't know if they really work or how many I would need. Does anyone know what plants really work?
Yes! Mosquito plant works stupendously. Basil and other herbs like lavender work quite well, and smell better. Mosquito plant smells a bit like citronella plant, which is another great bug chaser.
Yes, I live in Brazil and the Neem tree is planted a lot. Here it grows about 10 feet a year. They are planted in city centers as a deterrent for mosquitoes and are quite drought resistant. Many people here make a mixture of the leaves and water and spray it around the house.
Also, as was already stated, the citronella plant is a lovely plant to have and it smells wonderful. My dogs rub against it and come out smelling lemony.
Mint also does repel mosquitoes because it contains menthol which most insects including mosquitoes cannot not come near. I have used lemon grass in the past before with success.
by The Fridge 12 years ago
We had a mild winter here in the East and the mosquitoes are bad, What can we do to cause retreat?I wonder how many secrets are out there about mosquito control that work wonderfully but have not been made public yet? HP lets solve it to the best of our ability.
by Fawntia Fowler 10 years ago
What's the best indoor mosquito trap or other way to get rid of mosquitoes inside your home?
by lcintsy 14 years ago
are there any products i can use to keep mosquitoes away from my rabbit?i want to try my hardest to prevent mixo in my sons baby rabbit!!
by Julianna 13 years ago
What exactly is Citronella?How does Citronella ward off mosquitoes, flies, etc. What exactly is Citronella and what causes it to eliminate pesty flying bugs?
by Tony Lawrence 14 years ago
The stupid town is spraying for mosquitos tonight and has warned us to shut our windows. Too bad they cannot warn the birds and the bees. Double whammy for the birds - sicken them with poison and kill off a food supply.Bees? Who cares? They are only important for pollinating much...
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