BY:Datta Nighut
This Web Stories lists 16 plants that have been shown to repel mosquitoes and other insects. The plants are listed alphabetically and include citronella grass, lemon balm, lavender, catnip, basil, marigolds, petunias, rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus, catmint, tansy, garlic, chrysanthemums, daffodils, and geraniums.
This herb has a lemony scent that mosquitoes hate. You can plant lemon balm in your garden, or make a tea from the leaves to use as a natural insect repellent.
Lemon balm.
This fragrant herb is not only pleasing to humans, but it also deters mosquitoes. You can plant lavender in your garden, or use it to make essential oil or potpourri.
Lavender.
This herb is known for attracting cats, but it also repels mosquitoes. You can plant catnip in your garden, or make a tea from the leaves to use as a natural insect repellent.
Catnip.
This herb is not only used in cooking, but it also has insect-repelling properties. You can plant basil in your garden, or crush the leaves and rub them on your skin as a natural insect repellent.
Basil.
These bright flowers are not only beautiful, but they also repel mosquitoes. The flowers contain a chemical called pyrethrum, which is toxic to mosquitoes.
Marigolds
These colorful flowers also have insect-repelling properties. They contain a chemical called nasturtiumin, which is effective against mosquitoes and other insects.
Petunias.
This herb has a strong, woodsy scent that mosquitoes find unpleasant. You can plant rosemary in your garden, or use it to make essential oil or potpourri.
Rosemary.
This herb has a fresh, minty scent that mosquitoes hate. You can plant peppermint in your garden, or make a tea from the leaves to use as a natural insect repellent.
Peppermint.
This tree has a strong, minty scent that mosquitoes find unpleasant. You can plant eucalyptus in your garden, or use the leaves to make essential oil or tea.
Eucalyptus.
This herb is related to catnip, and it has similar insect-repelling properties. You can plant catmint in your garden, or make a tea from the leaves to use as a natural insect repellent.
Catmint.
This herb has a strong, camphor-like scent that mosquitoes find unpleasant. You can plant tansy in your garden, or make a tea from the leaves to use as a natural insect repellent.
Tansy.
This pungent vegetable is not only good for your health, but it also repels mosquitoes. You can plant garlic in your garden, or crush the cloves and rub them on your skin as a natural insect repellent.
Garlic
These flowers contain a chemical called pyrethrin, which is toxic to mosquitoes. You can plant chrysanthemums in your garden, or make a tea from the flowers to use as a natural insect repellent.
Chrysanthemums.
These spring flowers also contain pyrethrin, which makes them effective against mosquitoes. You can plant daffodils in your garden, or use the bulbs to make essential oil.
Daffodils.
These colorful flowers have a strong scent that mosquitoes find unpleasant. You can plant geraniums in your garden, or make a tea from the leaves to use as a natural insect repellent.
Geraniums