8 Mosquito-Repelling Plants Every House Should Have

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Yashshvi Srivastava
Sep 10, 2024

Pennyroyal

It is a potent species of mint that can be harmful when used carelessly for humans or animals, but it is one of the best mosquito repellent plants.

Marigold

These simple beautiful flowers are great at repelling mosquitoes. They find these flowers very unattractive.

Lavender

This sweet smelling plant acts as a mosquito repelling plant due to its scent which is loved by humans.

Basil

It is people’s favorite pizza topping that has great gardening benefits and serves as a mosquito repelling plant.

Catnip

According to studies the essential oil present in the plant acts as a more effective mosquito repellent.

Lemon Balm

The Lemony smell of the plant is not liked by the mosquitoes hence, it acts as a mosquito repellent.

Citronella

Citronella acts as a great plant in repelling mosquitoes.

Rosemary

Rosemary acts as a mosquito repelling plant that also provides edible herbs. It repels insects with its distinctive scent.

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