5 Best Mosquito Repellent Plants To Keep At Home

These are easy-to-grow annual flowers that emit a smell that deters mosquitoes.

Marigold

Marigold also stop other insects like thrips and whiteflies

This plant’s strong fragrance keeps mosquitoes, flies and pests at bay.

Basil

Basil leaves can be used to add burst of flavours in your pastas  or soups too.

Mint leaves emit a scent that acts as a repellent for mosquitoes and other insects.

Mint

Stems and leaves of this plant also helps in digestion and oral care.

Varieties like Provence and Grosso Lavenders have higher camphor properties.

Lavender

It makes this plant a great mosquito repellent as well as it is soothing.

It contains the citronella compound that masks the scents that mosquitoes are attracted to.

Lemon Grass

Apart from this, Lemon grass is also great for adding a citrusy flavour to meals.

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