Mosquitoes are a serious
Mosquitoes are a serious nuisance; from that terrible buzz
near your ear when you’re trying to sleep, to the itchy, swollen bumps they
leave after biting you. If you didn’t know, it’s only the females of the specie
who bite us. Male mosquitoes prefer to feed on nectar, generally avoiding
humans.
Mosquitoes can also be a health-risk – they can transmit
diseases through their bite (including Malaria, Yellow Fever, West-Nile Fever,
and more). In-fact, mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than all
the wars in our history combined.
You can buy gadgets and products that repel these nasty
bugs, but they’re all temporary and can be irritating or dangerous. Instead,
you can grow certain plants that repel mosquitoes naturally:
Lemon Verbena:
This lovely plant has a light citrus scent
and can be added to tea for both flavor and it's calming effect on the
digestive system. You can plant it in the ground or in a deep pot and let it
scare away those nasty bugs. Make sure it has a good supply of water and
sunlight.
Mosquito Repellants
Cloves are the flower buds of the Syzygium
aromaticum plant. You can plant it around the yard to enjoy its
mosquito-repelling properties, as well as use the cloves to spice up food.
Mosquito Repellants
Most common as an added flavor for tea, mint also has
powerful mosquito-repelling properties. All species of mint are useful
repellants. Mint needs sunlight and plenty of water to grow. You can plant it
in your garden or in pots. If you choose to put it in your garden, be aware
that it s to spread, and can sometimes take over and kill weaker plants.
Mosquito Repellants Rosemary
A favorite herb for savory dishes, it's also a
potent repellent. Plant it in your garden or in deep planters and let this
lovely bush grow and take care of your mosquito problem.
Mosquito Repellants Lemon Thyme:
A natural mosquito repellent, lemon thyme is
also a great herb for seasoning dishes. Plant it in pots to get lovely little
plants around the house, or in your garden to control mosquito population.
Mosquito Repellants
The scent of lavender is often a favorite for many
people, and it's commonly used in aromatherapy for its soothing properties. For
mosquitoes, however, it's a very strong repellent. Plant them in your garden or
in pots in your house and enjoy the scent of the beautiful purple flowers.
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These lovely tiny flowers are superb at
repelling mosquitoes. Make sure you only grow them in a pot, as they tend to
overgrow in the soil and take over the entire garden. Make sure they're out of
reach of children and animals, as they can be toxic.
Mosquito Repellants
These carnivorous plants grow natural
pitchers, filled with appealing-scented nectar to lure bugs in. Once the bugs
get inside the pitcher, they can't get out again and are digested by the plant.
Plant them in planters by window sill and enjoy their mosquito-capturing
properties.
Mosquito Repellants Cadaga Tree:
(AKA "Cadagi", or eucalyptus
torelliana) - These beautiful trees are natural barriers for mosquitoes, who
hate their scent. Plant a few of these in your garden and let nature free you
of those pesky biters.
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