11 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

11 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Everyday Simple Health Tips Everyday Simple Health Tips Subscribed19K Add to Share More 151,816 views 2,032 109 ShareEmbedEmail https://youtu.be/EOP5FAdi5IQ Start at: 8:14 Published on Jul 1, 2017 11 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes 1. Citronella Chances are, you’ve heard of this one before- it’s one of the most common ingredients in most mosquito repellents. Strange enough though, many people don’t even know that citronella is actually a plant! Citronella is a beautiful perennial clumping grass that emits a strong aroma. That aroma masks other scents, and keeps mosquitoes from being attracted to things located around it. The citronella plant has a much stronger aroma than other mosquito repellents that contain citronella, so it is a great choice. Citronella is very easy to grow, and can get to be a very tall 5 or 6 feet high! 2. Lemon Balm Another great choice for a mosquito repelling plant is lemon balm. A member of the mint family, the plant also known as horsemint and beebalm is a very easy plant for beginning gardeners to grow- even if you don’t have a green thumb! Lemon Balm is a very hardy plant, it resists drought, and it grows well even in shade. It is a very fast growing and sometimes aggressive plant, so you might want to contain it to a pot, where you can move it to wherever you like to ensure that it doesn’t take over your garden! An added bonus? You can dry the leaves and use them to make a delicious herbal tea! 3. Catnip Your feline friends will be happy to know that catnip is a great mosquito deterrent! In fact, in a 2010 study, researchers found that catnip is 10 times more effective than DEET, the ingredient commonly found in bug repellents. It is a very easy plant to grow, and if you have cats in the house, they will surely be happy to have it around. However, be careful not to plant catnip in with other flowers, veggies, or herbs if you have cats around your garden. They will surely roll around in the catnip and smash everything nearby! 4. Marigolds A bright, hardy annual plant, marigolds are a great choice for repelling mosquitoes. Marigolds contain Pyrethrum, an ingredient found in many insect repellents, and they have a unique aroma which bugs find repulsive. The flowers themselves are beautiful and can make a great border or addition to any flower bed! Try placing them around borders of your home, and mosquitoes might not want to cross over! 5. Basil Calling all cooks! Want a double whammy when it comes to mosquito protection? Plant some basil! Not only will you have a quick and easy mosquito repellent, you will also have a delicious fresh herb on hand to add to all of your favorite recipes! There are many different varieties of basil around, so feel free to experiment and find the ones that you like best. Many expert gardeners recommend trying lemon basil or cinnamon basil to deter insects. Plus basil is one of the easiest herbs to keep alive – even the biggest novice can manage it! 6. Lavender You probably know that lavender is a gorgeous purple flowering plant with a soothing, calming scent. But, did you know that it is also a natural mosquito repellent? Grow it indoors near a sunny window, or outside in your garden or flower bed to keep the bugs away. While you’re at it, make a delicious herbal tea, or use lavender to fill your home with a wonderful calming aroma. There are so many reasons to grow lavender. 7. Peppermint Most bugs despise the smell and taste of peppermint, so planting it around your home is a great way to keep them from dropping by uninvited! Plus, if you do happen to get bitten, peppermint leaves rubbed directly onto the skin make a great bite relief treatment! An added bonus is the wonderful minty smell that makes a delicious addition to food and beverages! 8. Garlic Unfortunately for all of us who love Italian food, studies have shown that EATING garlic does not repel mosquitoes. (Unless, however, you were to eat a HUGE amount!) However, having garlic around DOES! Make sure to add some garlic to your flower bed or vegetable garden for added protection! 9. Pennyroyal The adorable pennyroyal flower is a natural deterrent for mosquitoes! Make sure to plant some around your flowerbeds. Pennyroyal plants also make great groundcovers, and they attract a plethora of beautiful butterflies. Some people even use pennyroyal to flavor certain fish dishes. As you can see, this plant has plenty of benefits! 10. Rosemary Rosemary is a beautiful flowering plant that is often used to flavor lamb or fish dishes, but did you know that it is also a natural mosquito repellent? It’s perfect to add to your herb garden or flowerbed to keep bugs away, and it even attracts butterflies! 11. Geranium This beautiful flowering plant is a great choice for mosquito repellent. When planted in a hanging container, the colorful blooms will cascade over the side of the pot, providing a beautiful visual piece as well as a very useful bug repellent! Source - http://www.naturallivingideas.com/11-... Category People & Blogs License Standard YouTube License SHOW LESS COMMENTS • 26 Oscar del Rosario Add a public comment... Top comments Gina Welds Hulse Gina Welds Hulse3 weeks ago That first image is actually lemongrass, NOT citronella. Reply 41 View all 8 replies Esme Mohair Esme Mohair2 weeks ago The first plant looks like lemongrass. Reply 12 View reply ChefHomesteadMaker ChefHomesteadMaker3 weeks ago This video made by A.I.? Reply 5 View reply alaskanalain alaskanalain2 weeks ago (edited) I had overpowering citronella oils and candles yet still get bit all the same. Got bitten today while surrounded by mint, lavender and catnip, I did that just to prove it doesn't work. In my experience this only works a bit and for a little while when I rub it all over my skin, still healthier than deet. Reply 3 View reply K. Ganesan Ganesan K. Ganesan Ganesan3 weeks ago by this time I am hunting mosquitoes. today I did not appliy Erukkan Flower . Reply 3 Kathy Arias Kathy Arias3 weeks ago Thank you Reply 2 John Hervig John Hervig3 weeks ago Which of these plants grow in a Zone 10 area? The heat in S. Florida is horrendous to many of these I'm sure. Reply 2 View all 3 replies Brenda Morris Brenda Morris5 days ago Pennyroyal used as a tea, in a dog/cat bath will also kill fleas Reply 1 Edward Villate Edward Villate2 weeks ago What a FANTASTIC & EDUCATIONAL VIDEO.THANK YOU !!!! Reply 1 siminthesky siminthesky3 days ago my flies are all jumping into my basic and parselyplants they hide in there and probably eat from it too.. Reply Shin Gamix Shin Gamix5 days ago Citronella (not the pic they show) Lemon Balm Catnip Marigolds Basil Lavender Peppermint Garlic Pennyroyal Rosemary Geranium Read more Reply Rapid Growth Activator Rapid Growth Activator1 week ago Good to know especially here in Florida! Reply Laura M. Laura M.2 weeks ago Thank you for the excellent information. I have some of these plants in the garden. I'm thinking I can take cuttings of some of them and boiled. Get some of the it pour on a spray bottle and use it on me when I'm on the garden. perhaps it would work. blessings, Laura M Reply Donna Harter Donna Harter2 weeks ago are they annuals or perennials Reply View all 2 replies