17 Best Plants That Repel Mosquitoes | Mosquito Repelling Plants

#mosquitorepelling #beneficialplants #BalconyGardenWeb Here are some related video links: What is a Wheel Bug? Are Wheel Bugs Dangerous?    • What is a Wheel Bug? Are Wheel Bugs D...   12 Herbs That Keep Mosquitoes Away | Best Mosquito Repellent Herbs    • 12 Herbs That Keep Mosquitoes Away | ...   14 Vastu Plants for Home for Health, Harmony and Wealth    • Video   Want to enjoy more time outdoors? Grow these 17 best Plants That Repel Mosquitoes in your home and garden! 1. Lemongrass Both varieties of Lemongrass–Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus are used in the formulation of anti-mosquito repellents. The compounds present in them, like geraniol and citronellol, repel the mosquitoes. To use it, squeeze the oil by crushing the leaves and apply it to your skin. 2. Horsemint Horsemint belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is easy to grow and has properties similar to the repellent citronella. Further, it has an intense smell that confuses mosquitoes. You can apply the crushed residue of its leaves on your skin to keep the mosquitoes away. 3. Pot Marigold Calendula emits a musky scent, which makes mosquitoes deter away from the surroundings. It contains a pyrethrum compound, which is used as an anti-mosquito repellent. According to a study, its essential oil can give you 2.15 hours of protection from these insects. Place potted marigold at the entrance point of your home or near the sitting area in your garden. 4. Floss Flower Floss flowers consists of a mosquito repellent compound known as coumarin, used in making pesticides as well. Furthermore, apart from repelling mosquitoes, these fluffy flowers also make great groundcovers. Plant these flowers in hedges or grow them in containers on your balcony or patio to keep the mosquitoes away naturally. 5. Catnip Catnip contains a nepetalactone chemical compound, which is 10-times more effective for repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Fill a jar with olive oil and chopped catnip leaves and shake well. Keep it in the dark and cool place for around 6 weeks, and then use it as a mosquito repellant spray. 6. Rosemary Fragrant rosemary leaves and flowers are good at repelling mosquitoes. This herb not only finds usage in cuisines but also in getting rid of pesky insects, thanks to its intense scent. Burn dried rosemary in your yard, and the smoke will make your home free from mosquitoes. 7. Lemon Verbena Pointed leaves of lemon verbena emit a lemony scent when crushed, which is enough to ward off mosquitoes and bugs. Crush and rub the leaves of lemon verbena on your hands and neck, and other exposed areas to get protection from mosquitoes. 8. Lavender The fragrance of lavender due to the chemical compound linalool works both ways. Uniquely, this smell is very pleasing to humans but is disliked by mosquitoes. Mix lavender essential oil with olive oil and apply it to your skin; they will avoid coming near you. 9. Citronella Geraniums The foliage of Citronella geraniums releases a pleasing aroma, detested by flies and mosquitoes. According to a study, one hybrid geranium gene was replaced with citronella-producing species. It repelled mosquitoes around a 10-square feet area, proving that it is one of the best Mosquito Repelling Plants. You can crumple its leaves and apply its paste/oil to the body parts. 10. Garlic Garlic is the most natural way to eliminate mosquitoes from the surroundings. Put a few crumbled garlic cloves into a carrier oil and let them steep for one day. Remove them and mix a cup of water and a few drops of lemon in it. Use it as a mosquito-repelling spray. 11. Lantana According to a study published on NCBI, the pungent smell of lantana flowers has a repellent effect on Aedes mosquitoes. Growing it in homes will attract butterflies and, at the same time, will eliminate the mosquitoes from the surrounding! Burn the leaves of Lantana Camara as its smoke helps deter female Anopheles mosquitoes, which cause malaria. 12. Neem Tree Neem has been popularly used for ages in the Indian subcontinent to get protection from mosquitoes. A large neem tree in the yard can help in eliminating mosquitoes from the surroundings. Moreover, using burned leaves and oil formulations of neem have been practiced for repellency purposes from ancient times. Hope you found our video on best plants that repel mosquitoes useful. Do let us know in the comments which plants are you growing out of these? Thanks for watching. Hit the like button, and don’t forget to subscribe!