The mosquito. The one pest that it seems is good for nothing, and is nearly impossible to get rid of. And while we all may try the sprays and candles when we’re outside, there’s really no better way to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard than by filling it with plants that will do it for you. These plants will get rid of mosquitoes even when you’re not in the space, and are more effective than any candle you’ll ever light. Here are the top five plants to eliminate mosquitoes.
Citronella Plant
By far the most popular plant and smell to get rid of mosquitoes, is the citronella plant. The smell of citronella is so strong that mosquitoes find it impossible to sniff out their next victim. When they find that there’s nothing there, they move on to an area where warm bodies are more easily detectable. Actually planting citronella plants in your yard is much more effective than lighting citronella candles or torches because the plant has a much stronger smell and is of course, pure citronella. Citronella is so well-known for getting rid of mosquitoes that it’s been nicknamed the ‘Mosquito Plant.’
Horsemint
Horsemint is a plant that works much the way citronella does in repelling mosquitoes. It gives off a strong odor and while mosquitoes may not mind the smell so much, they can’t detect their hosts through it and so, move on to a place where they can easily smell their prey.
Marigolds
Marigolds are a very popular plant for the garden but most gardeners will tell you it’s their beauty, not their fragrance that makes them so popular. Mosquitoes find the smell of marigolds to be particularly offensive and tend not to go anywhere near them.
Ageratum
This too is a plant that mosquitoes just can’t stand the smell of! It’s this plant that secretes coumarin, which is found in many mosquito repellents.
Catnip
Catnip is an amazing mosquito deterrent and is said to be ten times more effective than DEET!
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