Mosquito Repellent Plants

Basically, not all people can tolerate or manage using toxic chemicals to ward off mosquitoes because some of them are allergic to the over-counter-the-counter repellents too. Some of these products can also contain so many chemicals that are certainly not recommended for some people, especially kids and pregnant women. With all of these possibilities, what would one do in order to ward off infectious and deadly winged creatures especially during hot weather? 

The answer here is by planting a mosquito repellent garden. Some herbals plants have been known and proven to warding off these pests rather effectively. Plants like citronella, lemonglass, rosemary, basil, lavender, garlic, thyme, and penny royal. When you have a selection of these herbs might help you keep mosquitoes as well have a sweet-scented garden outside.   

You can also have flowers and tress that can also be mosquito repellent plants. These may include pine and cedar trees, geraniums, chrysanthemums, and daisies. Pyrethrum, a very powerful commercial insecticide, is made from a member of the daisy family called Chrysanthemum cineranifolium pyrethroid. Although it does not repel insects, it is effective against mosquitoes, flies, and ticks. With just one spray of this, the pests will die right from its flying escapade.  

To avoid the most common way of repelling or getting rid of mosquitoes, which involves spraying a large quantity of poisonous chemicals in your yard and on yourself, and you are interested in a more natural approach, consider these plants that repel mosquitoes. 

Citronella Grass 

This is where the companies get the citronella oil. This oil is put in candles and lanterns that can be burned in your yard. They are actually a tropic plant that grows to be 6 feet tall, and might not be practical to be grown in average suburban backyard. 

Catnip  

This is an herb that is most commonly used to stuff in toys or feed to cats for their enjoyment. But the oil from this plant has actually been found to be more than ten times better at repelling mosquitoes.  

Rosemary 

This garden herb also has oil that can repel mosquitoes. They can also add interest to your cooking, aside from repelling mosquitoes, of course.  

Marigolds 

They have a particular smell that many insects and humans find objectionable. They are good plants for repelling mosquitoes as well a insects that can attack vegetable plants and aphids.  

Mosquito Plants 

There are actually plants on the market that are simply called Mosquito plants. They are advertised as a plant that repels mosquitoes. There are different schools of thoughts on these plants. Some say they do nothing to repel mosquitoes, while other swear by them. More often than not, you can only find them through mail order and internet sales. 

While all these plants repel mosquitoes in your yard, you can also make all-natural mosquito repellent from them. Simply crush the leaves or flowers to release the oils and put them in a quantity of alcohol or vodka. Once the mosquito repellent oils have infused the liquid, you can use it just as you would one of the more harmful chemical repellents. 

Planting these plants that repel mosquitoes is a great choice for your yard. Not only is it an earth-friendly way of dealing with these pests, it will add beauty to your gardens, and will not jeopardize your health. These five plants that repel mosquitoes are great choices.