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10 Plants That Keep Mosquitoes Away

Which plants should be grown during summer days when mosquitoes are active? Here are 10 plants that can help keep mosquitoes away.

Citronella

Citronella mosquito repellent plant and provides an effective protection against mosquitoes. This plant grows in the form of grass and is 5 to 6 feet tall.

Lavender

Lavender's pleasant aroma is dreadful to mosquitoes. You can plant it in pots near doors and windows.

Basil

Basil plant is an excellent natural mosquito repellent. You can grow this mosquito-repelling plant in pots and place them in your garden to prevent mosquitoes.

Marigolds

Marigolds contain a compound called pyrethrum which is used in several insect repellents. You can plant them in pots near doors, windows as well as common mosquito entry points.

Peppermint

Peppermint’s smell acts as a natural insecticide that can be used to repel mosquitoes.

Lemon Balm

It is also known as horsemint. Its aromatic scent wards off mosquitoes.

Catnip

Catnip contains nepetalactone, which acts as an insect repellent as well as a feline attractant.

Sage

The leaves of the sage plant have a powerful aroma and also produce oils that help repel mosquitoes.

Eucalyptus

The oil released from eucalyptus has the outstanding property of repelling mosquitoes.

Rosemary

Rosemary is an excellent mosquito repellent. The live plant and the cuttings from it are effective in getting rid of those disease-spreading bugs.