The assistance of mosquitoes during a carefree rest on the terrace or in the garden is not a popular one. Fortunately, the essential oils of many plants will effectively drive away these bloodthirsty insects from our apartments and balconies.
We present a list of popular plants that, apart from being beautiful to the eye, act as a deterrent to mosquitoes. It is true that the effectiveness of these plants may not be XNUMX%, but it will significantly reduce their burdensome presence.
10 useful plants in the fight against mosquitoes
- Narrow-leaved lavender – delightful to our senses. It does not require excessive sprinkling, it will allow us to have a good rest in a sunny corner of the garden.
- Thyme, or common thyme – a spice willingly used in phytotherapy, helps with colds and digestive problems. We water the home-grown thyme no more than twice a week, outside, as soon as we feel that it is dry. Thyme prefers fertile soil, as does lavender.
- geraniums, angina, Her Highness rough pelargonium – spreads around itself a rose-lemon scent that mosquitoes cannot tolerate. Be sure to plant it in sunny and airy places.
- common myrtle – a popular potted plant, both for the apartment and for the balcony. It should be protected from excessive solar radiation, which can burn its leaves.
- Tagetes – repeller of many different insects.
- basil – you can grow it from seeds, or buy seedlings to get rid of mosquitoes in your home life. It must be watered often. This spice also facilitates slimming, so its use is wide. However, remember that its flowers attract bees, which has its downsides if you are allergic or simply afraid of stings.
- Rosemary – planted in the garden except for small bloodsuckers, it will clean your territory of insects feeding on carrots and cabbage. In addition, when used in the fireplace, it will greatly affect concentration. You can throw sprigs of rosemary into a burning fire, which will ensure peace during the summer feast.
- Tomatoes – tomato sprigs left on the windowsill are enough to prevent mosquitoes from entering the bedroom with the window open in the summer.
- Mint – important not only for stomach problems. The peppermint oil in the leaves will also help soothe insect bites.
- Mosquitootherwise plektrantus koleusowaty – it will work well inside the house, on the balcony or terrace, for example in a hanging pot. Mosquito is resistant to sunlight and partial shade, it should be watered regularly, thanks to which it will enjoy its anti-mosquito properties for a long time.