Citronella candles and insect-deterring products are therefore very popular. This ornamental can reach a height of up to four feet in one season only.
According to studies, its repellent effects against A. culicifacies, a mosquito species, are 100 percent.
Another lemongrass type that’s also a great insect repellent is citronella grass. Plant it in a pot or in the soil in an area that is sunny and well-draining to keep insects at bay.
Rosemary
The oils of rosemary are praised as highly effective in the fight against insects. You can make a natural repellent using a quart of dried rosemary combined with a quart of water and leave it to steep for half an hour.
Then, strain it into a container with a quart of cool water. Keep this repellent in the fridge and spray it on the exposed body parts before you go outside.
You can also grow it in pots or herb gardens and hang some sprigs near sitting areas.
Mint
Mosquitoes can’t stand the smell of mint.
Its leaves, stems, and flowers contain aromatic characteristics and its oils can be combined with apple cider vinegar and vodka to prepare an effective mosquito repellent.
You can also place pots with the plant near the patio and sitting areas.
Mint does great when grown in pots instead of in the ground due to spreading quite aggressively.
And, once it establishes in the soil, it’s not easy to remove it.
Pitcher plants
These carnivorous plants lure insects inside their “pitcher”, a type of leaf, via nectar, fragrance, and color.
When the insect is inside, it falls into the water and drowns from tiredness and the plant consumes it.
Ants, wasps, bees, slugs, snails, and flies are the common food for the pitcher plants.
This plant requires a sunny and moist area and usually does best in pots that sit in saucers of water.
Floss flowers
These flowers contain coumarin. This chemical is used as an ingredient in some store-bought insect-repellent sprays.
Mosquitoes dislike it a lot and by planting these flowers, you will keep annoying bugs away.
They look awesome and grow pink, blue, and white blooms in summer and fall. They prefer fertile soil in flower beds and rock gardens.
