Mosquitoes can quickly ruin the enjoyment of your outdoor garden experience. Ordinary repellents are full of nasty chemicals that you probably don't want to put onto your family, and bug zappers are annoying. It also can be debated, how effective candles or incense really is.
The threat of contracting a disease from a mosquito is very real. Not only are humans being infected with dangerous illnesses, so are animals including household pets. Over one million people are said to die each year from contracting diseases from mosquitoes. In the US, the most common disease is West Nile, but they also carry diseases like malaria, dengue fever, dog heartworm, chikungunya and the recent Zika Virus, which is responsible for outbreaks in tropical areas throughout the world and was found in 2015 for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. More can be learned about the Zika Virus, here.
To help keep mosquitoes from using your yard as a breeding ground, make sure you eliminate all standing water, trim back un-needed vegetation, and consider planting these mosquito repelling plants.
Mosquito Repellent Variety Pack includes an assortment of our 15 most popular varieties proven to fight-off mosquitoes. Order your variety pack today and grow these plants in your garden to repel mosquitoes, naturally!
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Basil, Cinnamon
Cinnamon Basil is by far one of the most popular and possibly one of the most fragrant. This basil grows easily. It's aroma's will remind you of sweet cinnamon. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves.
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Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves.
Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. |
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Genovese Basil is a classic! It's prized for being sweet with undertones of a spicy flavor. You can't beat its aroma. These plants grow anywhere from 18"-24" inches.
Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves.
Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. |
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Catnip is also a VERY effective mosquito repellent.
According to ScienceDaily.com, nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents.
Simply grow catnip near the backyard or patio of your house.
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Lavandula angustifolia, English Lavender, is one of the most beautiful seeds you can plant in your garden.
The oils from lavender flowers are used to make medicines and many other household remedies. Lavender repels mosquitoes because mosquitoes dislike the scent of the lavender plant.
The lavender plant is very easy to grow! To make a chemical-free mosquito solution, just mix lavender essential oil in water and apply directly to your skin. Plant lavender in pots around seating areas on your patio, backyard, and garden to control mosquitoes. |
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The lemon balm plant produces beautiful lemon-scented leaves.
For an easy homemade repellent, crush lemon balm leaves and then rub them onto your skin. Keep the plants growing near doorways where the leaves will be readily available when you need them. |
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Lemon Grass is a tropical plant that produces a thick grass that can even be used for flavoring many culinary dishes. It can also be used to make a medicinal tea for the treatment of digestive issues and fever/flu-like symptoms.
The long lemongrass leaves should be collected by snipping them off with scissors anywhere from mid-summer on. Mosquitoes do not care for the fragrance of lemongrass. Grow these attractive "grasses" near walkways and near seating areas to deter them. |
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Great multi-purpose variety to grow in your garden that grows well in containers.
Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves.
Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily.
To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin.
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"Potted marigolds can be positioned near entrances to your home and any common mosquito entry points, such as open windows. The smell may deter mosquitoes from going past this barrier. While marigolds can be used as border plants around the patio, we do not advise putting marigolds on the patio table since the bright blooms may attract wasps. Besides repelling mosquitoes, marigolds repel insects which prey on tomato plants, so you may want to plant a few marigolds in your tomato bed for added protection." -source: Learn.EarthEasy.com
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Marigold, Sparky |
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Pennyroyal
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Rosemary |
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Sage
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Tansy Tansy is a strong herb, beautiful & yet suitable for growing around doorways to act as a mosquito deterrent.
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Wormwood Note: Do not rub on skin. |
