Mosquitos are common annoyance and threat as much of the country has entered or is entering the warmer months. While we desire to spend more time outdoors, there are times when mosquitos make that challenging. There are many methods on the market to combat mosquitos not all are effective or safe.
Ordinary repellents and sprays are full of nasty chemicals that you probably don’t want to put onto your family, and bug zappers are annoying. It also can be debated, how effective candles or incense really are.
Grow these plants in your garden to repel mosquitoes, naturally!
 | 1. Basil, Italian Large leafAppx. 120 seeds The Italian Large Leaf Basil plant will produce medium to large leaves that can measure up to 4″ long! It is an heirloom variety that is extremely fragrant. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. |
 | 2. Basil, Lemon Beautiful and flavorful small basil leaves. Leaves have a unique lemon scent. Very easy to grow. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. |
  | 3. Genovese Basil Genovese Basil is a classic! It’s prized for being sweet with undertones of a spicy flavor. You can’t beat it’s aroma. These plants grow anywhere from 18″-24″ inches. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. |
 | 4. Catnip Catnip is also a VERY effective mosquito repellent. According to ScienceDaily.com, nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents. Simply grow catnip near the backyard or patio of your house. |
 | 5. Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, English Lavender, is one of the most beautiful seeds you can plant in your garden. The oils from lavender flowers are used to make medicines and many other household remedies. Lavender repels mosquitoes because mosquitoes dislike the scent of the lavender plant. The lavender plant is very easy to grow! To make a chemical-free mosquito solution, just mix lavender essential oil in water and apply directly on your skin. Plant lavender in pots around seating areas on your patio, backyard and garden to control mosquitoes. |
 | 6. Lemon Balm The lemon balm plant produces beautiful lemon scented leaves. For an easy homemade repellent, crush lemon balm leaves and then rub them onto your skin. Keep the plants growing near doorways where the leaves will be readily available when you need them. |
 | 7. Lemon Grass Lemon Grass is a tropical plant that produces a thick grass that can even be used for flavoring many culinary dishes. It can also be used to make medicinal tea for the treatment of digestive issues and fever/flu-like symptoms. The long lemon grass leaves should be collected by snipping them off with scissors anywhere from mid summer on. Mosquitoes do not care for the fragrance of lemon grass. Grow these attractive “grasses” near walkways and near seating areas to deter them. |
 | 8. Herb Mix Great multi-purpose variety to grow in your garden that grows well in containers. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. |
 | 9. Basil, Greek Produces fragrant small green basil leaves with white flowers. Excellent as a garnish or seasoning. Greek basil is preferred by most culinary chefs. Can be grown indoors in containers. |
 | 10. Marigold, Sparky Finely cut dark green leaves. Flat leaves. Use this parsley for garnishing, and culinary decoration. Tolerates heat better than most varieties. |
 | 11. Pennyroyal Appx. 100 seeds |
 | 12. Rosemary Excellent flavor and extremely fragrant. Perfect to use fresh or dried. Can also be used to flavor many culinary varieties such as meats, soups, and sauces. And even used for treating headaches and known to improve circulation. Perfect for containers. |
 | 13. Sage Burn a little sage over coals to repel mosquitoes! Works great. |
 | 14. Tansy Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant of the aster family, native to temperate Europe and Asia. Tansy is a strong herb, beautiful & yet suitable for growing around doorways to act as an mosquito deterrent. |
 | 15. Wormwood Wormwood can make a lovely, unique border and the strong odor does a good job of keeping mosquitoes at bay. Note: Do not rub on skin. |
The threat of contracting a disease from a mosquito is very real. Not only are humans being infected with dangerous illnesses, so are animals including household pets. Over one million people are said to die each year from contracting diseases from mosquitoes. In the US, the most common disease is West Nile, but they also carry diseases like malaria, dengue fever, dog heartworm, chikungunya and the recent Zika Virus, which is responsible for outbreaks in tropical areas throughout the world and was found in 2015 for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. More can be learned about the Zika Virus, here.
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