Every early summer, in June we start to see mosquitoes, bugs or different other insects that give us troubles. Whether you live in the country or in the city, they are a constant and extremely annoying problem. Although they look tiny and fragile, they can become very disturbing and they can also transmit diseases. The good thing is that they are pretty sensitive to smells, so here are some plants that repel unwanted insects.
The first mosquito repelling plant is basil. It is a good companion for tomatoes and can be cultivated in your garden. Basil is a herb that’s good in the kitchen as well so, you have an additional reason to cultivate it for it’s taste, but also to drive insects away.
Lavender is one of the plants that acts as a natural insect repellent as well. Lavender has purple flowers and a dizzying scent. It is very helpful in driving away mosquitoes. In addition, lavender also has some exceptional medicinal properties, so it can be used for many purposes.
Mint is a natural insecticide for insects such as mosquitoes. It also kills their larvae within 24 hours of exposure to a solution of peppermint oil and water.
