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Keep Mosquitoes Away

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Create a Water Mosquito Trap. The first way to repel mosquitoes is to use the oil from cinnamon extract. 5 Plants You Can Grow At Home To Keep The Mosquitoes Away Lifestyle Rojak Daily Mosquitoes and other insects hide in tall grasses as these provide them a moist and shady place to stay. Keep mosquitoes away . Marigold plants and leaves contain pyrethrum an insecticidal compound used in bug repellents. Slice a lemon into half insert some cloves within it and keep it in different areas of the home. Having accessible water sources around your home will draw in mosquitoes. If you want to keep mosquitoes away make sure to use a repellent with 40 DEET. Flowers can do more than just provide a splash of colorplants like marigolds and calendula can help repel mosquitoes while herbs like rosemary mint and lemongrass can also keep biting insects away from the yard. Mow regularly but do not buzz as it may damage your lawn. Females need to draw blood to lay eggs because thei...

Perennial Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

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This perennial plant contains cinnamate which is the thing that gives it its flavor. The leaves exude a strong citrus scent when bruised. 35 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes It has an attractive lemon scent and grows well in a large planter. Perennial plants that repel mosquitoes . Many plants act as a repellent to mosquitoes and other insects but we will be talking about the most popular and readily available ones. Citronella is the number one best mosquito repellent plant. For more results you can crush some leaves and rub on your skin or keep them in your pocket. Marigolds Tagetes Marigolds are hardy annual plants that are grown for their striking flowers typically in borders but they do have more functional uses including deterring mosquitoes. Their strong citrus smell is what drives mosquitoes away. It is often used as a natural ingredient in commercial mosquito repellent sprays candles and other products. Nepeta cataria x Citriodora is a good choice for mosquito...