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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
This is a natural mosquito repellent plant you can use as a planting around your garden or use the oil from the clove to repel mosquitoes quickly.
Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens)
With the citrus smell of its leaves, the geranium plant has the very practical and useful ability to repel mosquitoes. It is suitable to be placed in bedrooms and gives off a slight fragrance in the air.
Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes alata)
it is actually a carnivorous plant. Except this little beauty gobbles up mosquitoes. Just plant this in your yard and watch it work.
Basil (Ocimum americanum)
has essential oils that can be extracted and used as a spray to repel mosquitoes. It has also been an effective repellent when grown nearby.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemon balm is a herb in the mint family that has a variety of uses like in flavoring in herbal teas. Make a quick mosquito repellent, by crushing a handful of leaves and rubbing on your exposed skin. You may grow them in the garden for easy access when you need them.
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citrates)
containing citronella, a natural oil that repels mosquitoes. In India, it is used as an anti-inflammatory medicine. Lemongrass has a wonderful aroma so that it is often used in perfumes and other toiletries.
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic is a natural way to repel mosquitoes. One way to use it is to cut up garlic and sprinkle it around your outdoor living areas. Garlic can even be mixed with natural aromatic oils in order to create a mosquito repelling body spray.
Published : 7-Aug-2020