We've all experienced this situation at least once in our lives: watching the sunset in our backyard or on the balcony or sitting on a beach, a perfect summer day suddenly ruined by a mosquito coming around.
You've probably tried everything from the various sprays you bought at the pharmacy to get rid of these annoying insects that appear everywhere, especially in the summer, to folk practices. But did you know that plants are an alternative to keeping mosquitoes away from your home or the areas where you live?
Thanks to their strong scent, they have the ability to keep mosquitoes away! If you don't have a private home and already have them in your garden, you can plant a few of these in pots and enjoy a peaceful summer with as little disturbance from mosquitoes as possible.
-Lavender: E The same plant that smells so pleasant to humans is very strong for mosquitoes, which don't come near if they smell its scent.
-Chrysanthemum: This type of flower has a chemical compound that acts as a natural insecticide (insect repellent).
-Mint: Gardeners know that mint grows like a weed and "conquers" everything with its scent, but this also applies to its powers against mosquitoes.
-Basil: The pungent aroma of basil is fantastic for keeping mosquitoes away.
-Rosemary: Like basil, rosemary is an herb that most people love, but mosquitoes hate because of its strong scent.
-Mint: As a "powerhouse" of nutritional value in the kitchen, in the recipes it is included in, mint is a good idea for keeping mosquitoes away. Especially if you dry it and keep it in different places in the house.
-Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus gives off a lot of scent when it's warm, so keep it in the sun or burn the leaves when you need to get rid of insects.
-Sage: A good idea to include it in various desserts or dishes, but at the same time this plant is fantastic for repelling mosquitoes.
-Thyme: Crushing thyme leaves releases oils that repel mosquitoes. Burning the leaves is just as effective at releasing the odor, meaning this herb creates effective protection for nights when mosquitoes are a problem.
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