7 Best Home Plants to Keep Mosquitoes Away

A popular plant used to deter mosquitoes is citronella. You can grow it either in your garden or in pots.

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In addition to being a useful herb in the kitchen, basil also works well to keep mosquitoes away.

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Another herb with a potent aroma that repels insects is rosemary.

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Pyrethrum, a substance frequently found in insect repellent sprays, is a component of marigolds.

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It is well known that peppermint's potent aroma keeps mosquitoes away.

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Catnip is a powerful mosquito repellant in addition to being a cat attractant.

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As its name suggests, lemon balm has a citrus scent that repels insects.

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The natural insect repellant pyrethrin is found in chrysanthemums.

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