Another great mosquito repellent plant is lemon balm. Also known as bee balm and horsemint, this plant is from the family of mint. This plant withstands extreme climatic conditions and can easily grow even inshade.
Easy to grow and loved by cats, the catnip plant is a great mosquito repellent too. A study shows that it is 10 times more effective than DEET. Make sure you are not planting catnip with other plants, as your cat might smash the others in search of it!
Did you know that those beautiful marigold flowers are excellent at repelling mosquitoes? They contain Pyrethrum which is present in almost all insect repellents. The unique aroma of it keeps away bugs and mosquitoes from your house, making it a healthy place to live.
Planting basil would not only repel mosquitoes and bugs, you will also have all time access to a fresh herb to give all your delicious recipes an added taste. You can even opt for lemon basil or cinnamon basil to prevent insects.
A single hair can hold the weight of a hanging apple. However, scientists don’ t specify the dimensions of theapple.
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