Is there a plant or something I can plant that will help keep mosquito's away?

Answer 1

OK, mosquitoes...
prepare to be repelled!!!!!

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Bob, a fisherman, takes one vitamin B-1 tablet a day
April through October . He said it works. He was right.
Hasn't had a mosquito bite in 33 years. Try it.
Every one he has talked into trying it works on them.
Vitamin B-1( Thiamin Hydrochloride 100 mg.)

If you eat bananas,
the mosquitoes like you, - something about the banana oil
as your body processes it.
Stop eating bananas for the summer and the mosquitoes
will be much less interested.

This is going to floor you, but one of the best
insect repellents someone found (who is in the woods
every day), is Vick's Vaporub.

Plant marigolds around the yard, the flowers give off
a smell that bugs do not like,
so plant some in that garden also to help ward
off bugs without using insecticides.

"Tough guy" Marines who spend a great deal of time
"camping out" say that the very best mosquito
repellant you can use is
Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil mixed about
half and half with alcohol.



One of the best natural insect repellants that I've discovered
is made from the clear real vanilla. This is the pure Vanilla that is sold in Mexico. It works great for mosquitoes and ticks,
don't know about other insects.
When all else fails--get a frog



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Answer 2

The Mosquito Plant, also sold as Mosquito Shoo, is a species of Pelargonium (geranium). It along with lemon grass and lemon thyme do contain citronella oil. Citronella oil is used in mosquito-repelling candles. However, no plant will repel mosquitoes just growing in a pot or in the garden. Plants release significant amounts of their repellent oils only when their leaves are crushed. According to Dr. Arthur Tucker, plant fragrant specialist at Delaware State College, the best way to use the citronella oil containing plants would be to rub crushed leaves on your skin. Be sure to "test" yourself for any allergy to these leaves by repeatedly rubbing a small amount of material on your inner forearm for a day or so. If there is no irritating skin reaction, its safe to use the plants.

Answer 3

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Is there a plant or something I can plant that will help keep mosquito's away?

Answer 4

Yes, there are actually citronella plants (just like candles or spray)
that help repel. They are good for a 5 or 6 foot radius.
You can plant them next to your garden, like next to tomato's,
and they keep mosquito's off your food. The citronella plants are
nice smelling, nice to look at, easy to take care off plants.
best of luck on staying bite free. :)

Answer 5

Home Depot Mosquito

Answer 6

Hi,
You can try wormwood/sagewort, lemon balm, lemon grass ( This is what I grow, and it does help slightly), and the mosquito plant(pelargonium). Mostly...get rid of any standing water if you can.
Wikipedia has some info on these.

Answer 7

Wow! Way to go Kristeena!

I would like to add that if you remove standing water sources in your yard, you will see fewer mosquitoes. Tires are the worst for production of the little buggers. For your bird baths you can get water tablets that are safe for all other animals, but not for bugs. Work great. Good luck!

Answer 8

plant plant mosquito

Answer 9

Citronella. They sell it at Home Depot & Lowe's. You have to keep it watered. Marigolds will also help.

Answer 10

The only thing known that absolutely works is to soak yourself in nicotine with a large cigar.