The arrival of heat and good temperatures has many positive things (the days last longer, we can tan our skin, go to the beach and the pool, go out for tapas or beach bars …), but it also hides some negative aspects. One of the main ones is the arrival of some insects, such as the dreaded mosquitoes.
If you are one of those who usually suffer from the bite of these blood eaters, do not miss anything that follows, because we are going to tell you about the best plants to scare away mosquitoes and, thus, be able to fully enjoy this time of the year.
- Citronella
- Catnip
- Marigolds
- Lavender
Index
Citronella
First of all we want to talk about citronella, an ideal plant to repel mosquitoes. Although there are many varieties, the ones that work best to avoid the presence of these insects are the cybopogon nardus and the citronella winterianus .
Catnip
Another of the plants that is ideal to repel mosquitoes is catnip, also useful to scare off cockroaches. It is also known as catmint, catmint or cat basil, although more than being famous for its anti-mosquito property, this plant is known for the effect it has on cats, who are very attracted to it.
Marigolds
Another super effective plant to repel mosquitoes is calendula, which is capable of avoiding various garden pests.
Lavender
The last plant that we are going to talk about is lavender, an ideal plant to place in the garden thanks to its spectacular aroma, its amazing color and, above all, its anti-mosquito properties, as well as disinfectants and relaxers.
Do you dare to put any of these plants in your garden this spring?
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