2007-07-05 10:22:52 · 5 answers · asked by amarieb 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Mosquitos avoid Garlic. They also don't like Citronella, Catnip, Rosemary, Thyme, Lemon Balm, Mint. Some people use the Lemon Balm leaves as a repellent.
Iowa State U. researches have reported that an essential oil found in catnip (Nepetalactone)
is more effectivethan DEET. (Organic Gardening Aug/Sept '06) !!!!
A site on companion planting says that one should plant Basil near Peppers & Tomatoes to keep flies & Mosquitos away.
Plant geraniums around your patio; there's some that are especially bred for mosquito repellant qualities.
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
2007-07-05 15:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by ANGEL 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like marigolds and those mosquito plants that smell like citronella (I am sure I spelled that wrong). The mosquito plants do not look to good, but they work well.
2007-07-05 18:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chamomile is a natural insect repellant. A lot of ppl plant them alongside strawberries to deter bees.
2007-07-05 18:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by KnA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marigolds work on some insects...not sure about mosquitos
2007-07-05 17:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by joel95ex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citronella works well!
2007-07-05 17:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by merandy19 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋