Lots of people ask about mosquito-repellant plants for their new landscaping and yard projects. They are a great way to dress up your landscape, and you get actually to enjoy it!
Types of mosquito-repellant plants for the Austin climate
- Citronella: this plant is well-known for its mosquito-repelling properties and has a lemony scent that mosquitoes don’t like. It can be grown in containers or planted directly in the ground.
- Catnip: this plant contains a natural mosquito repellent called nepetalactone, which is more effective than DEET. It can be grown in containers or planted in the ground.
- Lavender: this plant is known for its soothing scent and is also a natural mosquito repellent. It can be grown in containers or planted in the ground.
- Rosemary: this herb is a natural mosquito repellent and is also useful for cooking. It can be grown in containers or planted in the ground.
- Marigolds: these flowers contain pyrethrum, which is a natural insecticide that can repel mosquitoes. They can be planted in containers or directly in the ground.
- Lemon balm: this herb has a lemony scent that can repel mosquitoes. It can be grown in containers or planted in the ground.
- Basil: this herb has a strong aroma that can repel mosquitoes. It can be grown in containers or planted in the ground.
- Society Garlic: This flower produces a sweet fragrance and beautiful flowers during its summer blooming season.
Remember first step is prevention
Before you go about buying lots of mosquito-repellant plants and fancy mosquito-killing gadgets, take a look around to see if you can figure out how the mosquitos got there in the first place.
Remember that mosquitos breed in standing water, and that’s the first thing that has to go! For more information, check out our recent post on how to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
Let’s get planting!
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