The best plants to repel mosquitoes

Mosquito

Mosquitoes are very annoying insects, which can quickly get inside our houses and bite us. It is popularly believed that where there are plants, there are mosquitoes. But there is also Facilities that, instead of attracting them, they repel them.

These plants are a highly recommended option for those who do not want to use chemical products, or for those who have not obtained positive results using them.

Citronella

La Citronella, whose scientific name is Cympobogon nardus, It is a herbaceous plant, which likes humidity. It will live well surrounded by grass, or indoors. It is very adaptable.

From this plant the citronella oil. A powerful oil that repels mosquitoes effectively, without any risk to health. It is also antibacterial, fungicidal and herbicidal.

Lavender

La Lavender It is a herbaceous-shrubby plant native to the Mediterranean. Lavender essence is extracted from its flowers, which is widely used to make perfumes, cover unpleasant odors and as an insecticide.

It is very resistant to drought, so much so that it is highly appreciated in xero-gardening. It also resists frost, as long as they are weak.

Calendula

La Marigold It is an annual herbaceous plant with beautiful flowers, very similar to daisies, of various colors (orange, red), native to the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. It is a low maintenance plant.

Its flowers are used to decorate cakes, and its tender leaves for salads. The leaves and stems are used in traditional medicine to treat irritations, eczema and small wounds.

Rosemary

Rosemary is perhaps one of the plants that has been used the most and is used in traditional medicine. It is a shrub with small green lanceolate leaves and lilac flowers that will undoubtedly provide great benefits to those who have it. It is very ornamental, resistant to drought and weak frosts, and does not usually have pest problems.

As a medicinal plant, it is used as an insecticide, antiseptic, antirheumatic.

Mosquitoes will have nothing to do against these magnificent plants.

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