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Mosquito Repelling Plants To Keep Indoor
Mosquitoes, no doubt are a great nuisance. Gardens are places where we sit for relaxation, but the irritating sound of flies and mosquitoes makes us stay inside the house. Also, a lot of trees and plants in and around the house invite mosquitoes.
As we all know, mosquitoes are not only irritating, but can lead to several serious diseases. During the rainy seasons, water tends to stagnate, thereby creating a breeding place for mosquitoes.
6 Simple Ways To Kill Mosquitoes At Home
Mosquito-borne diseases are caused by the virus, bacteria and parasites transmitted by mosquitoes. Some of the common and serious diseases caused by mosquito bites are dengue, malaria, elephantiasis, chikungunya, yellow fever etc.
There are millions of death reported every year due to mosquito-borne diseases. Hence it is very essential to keep these harmful insects away.
We know of mosquito-repelling coils, creams and liquids being used to kill and keep mosquitoes away. Regular use of all these chemical repellents can have minor side-effects on us. So what is the solution?
Do you that there are mosquito repellent plants? Not many of us, right? Yes, mosquito repellent plants indoor can keep you free from mosquito problem in a natural way.
There are many mosquito repellent plants that can be easily grown in our own gardens. This article helps you in knowing more about how mosquito repellent plants indoor can be helpful.
Garlic
Garlic
is
another
plant
with
mosquito-repelling
properties,
due
to
its
strong
aroma.
Citronella
Grass
Citronella
is
considered
one
of
the
best
mosquito
repellent
plants
and
is
used
as
a
major
ingredient
in
many
artificial
repellents.
It
creates
a
mask
around
your
house
preventing
the
scents
that
invite
mosquitoes.
It is very sensitive to cold, so it good to keep the citronella grass pot in a cool place. You also crush the citronella grass and apply the oil on your body to prevent mosquito bites.
Basil
Basil
is
a
herb
that
has
a
strong
scent
without
even
crushing
the
leaves.
There
are
many
varieties
of
basil
but
the
best
mosquito
repellents
are
the
lemon
and
cinnamon
basil.
This is not only a mosquito repellent plant, but a great medicine in several home remedies.
Peppermint
We
all
know
that
mint
leaves
give
a
great
taste
when
added
to
salads
and
food.
Did
we
know
that
it
is
also
a
mosquito
repellent?
The
strong
smell
of
mint
leaves
keep
the
uninvited
mosquitoes
away
from
your
home.
Lemon
Grass
Lemon
grass
has
natural
oils
that
repel
mosquitoes.
It
is
widely
used
in
many
cuisines
and
toiletries
due
to
its
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Rosemary
Rosemary,
a
beautiful
flowering
plant
is
very
flavourful
and
a
great
mosquito
repellent
that
can
be
easily
grown
indoors.
Lavender
Lavender
is
a
gorgeous
purple
flower
with
many
medicinal
properties
and
is
widely
used
in
many
beauty
products.
It
has
a
soothing
fragrance,
yet
has
the
strong
capability
to
drive
away
mosquitoes.
Lemon
Balm
This
is
another
handy
and
easily
growing
plant,
also
called
horsemint
that
can
be
used
to
prepare
herbal
tea
and
of-course,
to
drive
away
mosquitoes.
Marigold
Marigolds
that
contain
pyrethrum,
an
ingredient
used
in
many
mosquito
repellents,
have
a
unique
aroma
and
are
bright
coloured
flowers
that
make
it
the
right
choice
as
an
indoor
plant.
Catnip
Another
medicinal
herb
considered
to
be
a
mosquito
murderer
is
the
catnip
plant.
This
is
one
of
the
best
indoor
mosquito
plants.
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