Like mosquitoes? Well, like it or not in just a few months the pests will be returning fresh and ready to bite away at every human being they can reach.
That's why if you're in the process of early preparations for the upcoming season's garden consider planting a few selections that are known to repel the annoying insect. Not only will they ward off mosquitoes but doing so will prevent the use of chemicals which are terrible not only for the environment but harmful to people.
Catnip Plants
Now, it's interesting how the warding off works.
It seems to be that like people, insects stay away from things with scents they despise. When this occurs they tend to go the other way. Therefore, if you have certain plants growing close to the house near windows and doors there's a good chance it will put up an invisible screen in the path of your local mosquitoes.
Another way to use the plants is to make oils from them spreading it on your skin. Just remember some people have allergic reactions to various types of herbs and fruits so if you've never been exposed to some varieties, it's a good idea to try the oil in an isolated spot and see how it reacts.
Furthermore, unlike chemical repellents, natural repellents ware off much faster and need to be reapplied frequently, sometimes every half an hour to an hour.
A trick is to apply the oils to clothing or maybe even wear some of the branches or flowers from some species. If you try this, be cautious as some oils may stain so if you are worried about a particular layer, just like applying to skin try it out on an isolated section.
With regards to growing the plants realize some, like citronella, the top plant used for fighting off mosquitoes, grow in more tropical areas.
Other examples include the following:
• Catnip
• Rosemary
• Marigolds
• Eucalyptus
• Cedar
• Peppermint
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