Put Mosquito Dunks in water gardens and eliminate breeding grounds |
In addition to the discomfort of the itch, diseases such as the West Nile virus add to the problem. Commercial sprays are available, but exercise caution with those containing DEET; when used by children adverse medical side effects can occur. Do not spray directly on the skin, but into a handkerchief or on a scarf, and wash off DEET repellents once you go back inside. Other DEET-free sprays are based on citrus oils or other non-toxic ingredients.
CrabappleLandscapExperts suggest that there are also plenty of easy-to-grow, natural garden plants that have some effect in repelling mosquitoes from areas of homes, condo communities, picnic areas, playgrounds and landscapes.
CrabappleLandscapExperts suggest that there are also plenty of easy-to-grow, natural garden plants that have some effect in repelling mosquitoes from areas of homes, condo communities, picnic areas, playgrounds and landscapes.
10 Most Effective Mosquito Repelling Plants
Simple to grow in metro-Atlanta.
1. Lavender
One of the most delightful garden herbs, Lavender is "ever gray" and adds a silvery note to the landscape. In bloom the lovely lavender-colored flowers are fragrant, and remain so even when dried. Lavender is a familiar fragrance for soaps and perfumes, but it can also repel mosquitoes. Try rubbing the crushed leaves or a few drops of lavender oil on a hankie or towel draped over your chair to repel pesky mosquitoes.
Give Lavender full sun, excellent drainage and an alkaline soil for best growth. In Atlanta this means the addition of coarse sand or Permatill to our Georgia red clay along with plenty of organic matter. A flowerpot full of pulverized dolomite lime mixed in with the soil offsets the acidity of the native soils.
2. Marigolds
Give Lavender full sun, excellent drainage and an alkaline soil for best growth. In Atlanta this means the addition of coarse sand or Permatill to our Georgia red clay along with plenty of organic matter. A flowerpot full of pulverized dolomite lime mixed in with the soil offsets the acidity of the native soils.
2. Marigolds
Pungent French Marigolds |
Marigolds do best with full sunlight and ertile soil. School
kids often start marigolds for Mother’s Day from seed, but starter plants are
inexpensive and readily available at garden centers.
Sometimes marigolds will reseed in favorable conditions. Crabapple LandscapExperts
deadhead spent flowers throughout the season to promote additional blooms.
Marigolds grown in containers can be positioned at entrances,
open screened windows, decks or patios, and the smell may stop mosquitoes from
going past this barrier. (Since wasps are attracted to bright yellow, avoid putting marigolds on the table.)
In addition to repelling mosquitoes, marigolds are said to be a companion plant for tomato plants (although this may be hearsay), so a few
planted in and around tomatoes may help and looks nice.
Additional Strong-Smelling Members of the Daisy Family (Asteraceae)
Santolina, Wormwood and the genus Tanacetum (tansy, pyrethrum, feverfew), all offer some repellent qualities and are easy to grow garden plants.
Additional Strong-Smelling Members of the Daisy Family (Asteraceae)
Santolina, Wormwood and the genus Tanacetum (tansy, pyrethrum, feverfew), all offer some repellent qualities and are easy to grow garden plants.
3. Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm smells like Citronella and is an edible herb in the Mint Family that grows easily in sun or shade in the metro-Atlanta area. Rub the crushed or minced leaves on legs and arms or on a cloth worn around exposed limbs to repel mosquitoes.
When your mosquitoes are no longer a problem, make Lemon Balm Wine Cooler for a cool and refreshing summer drink.
4. Ageratum
Lemon Balm |
When your mosquitoes are no longer a problem, make Lemon Balm Wine Cooler for a cool and refreshing summer drink.
4. Ageratum
Blue Ageratum or floss flower |
Ageratum secretes coumarin, a smell that repels mosquitoes and an
ingredient widely used in commercial mosquito
repellents. Crush the leaves of Ageratum to increase the
emitted odor, but don't rub on the skin.
5. Pennyroyal
Fresh Pennyroyal is an amazingly effective natural mosquito repellent. This low-growing herb can be planted beneath a bench where shoes will bruise the leaves and emit the fresh minty smell, or in a vase as a cut flower for the table. Pennyroyal is also great against fleas and ticks. However, do not rub crushed Pennyroyal directly on your skin or on your dog's coat because it is extremely toxic to the liver of humans, dogs and cats.
6. Bee Balm
Fresh Pennyroyal is an amazingly effective natural mosquito repellent. This low-growing herb can be planted beneath a bench where shoes will bruise the leaves and emit the fresh minty smell, or in a vase as a cut flower for the table. Pennyroyal is also great against fleas and ticks. However, do not rub crushed Pennyroyal directly on your skin or on your dog's coat because it is extremely toxic to the liver of humans, dogs and cats.
6. Bee Balm
Red Bee Balm or Monarda |
Bee Balm is a fast growing, shade-tolerant and drought-resistant
plant that reaches a height and width of 2 – 3 feet with pink, red, rose, white
or lavender flower heads that attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the
garden. Bee balm grows in sun or shade and can be divided in
spring or fall and given to friends or transplanted to other locations in the garden. Bee Balm leaves are also dried and used to make
herbal tea.
7. Catnip
Catnip in flower |
Nepeta cateria, is very easy to grow. This low-growing, lavender-flowered perennial herb is related to mint, and grows easily as a cultivated perennial in metro-Atlanta.
While catnip will repel mosquitoes in close proximity to the
plant, some people apply crushed catnip leaves or catnip oil to a scarf or handkerchief for more robust
protection. Or put 2 handfuls of catnip in the food processor, then add boiling water and white vinegar, and steep as a tea to brew a home-made mosquito repellent.,
8. Citronella Grass
Citronella Grass |
Citronella nardus is a tropical, perennial ‘clumping’ grass that grows about 3-4 feet in metro-Atlanta and does best in full sun. Like any grass, springtime applications of nitrogen-rich compost or blood meal will increase vigor. It turns a lovely rust color in the autumn that harmonizes with fall mums and asters. Citronella sometimes winters over, or if container-grown can be brought indoors during cold spells.
Get your citronella from a reliable source and choose Cybopogon nardus or Citronella
winterianus. Other plants may be sold as ‘citronella scented’, but these do
not have the mosquito repelling qualities of true citronella.
9. Lemon Thyme
Creeping Lemon Thyme Flowers |
Lemon Thyme is a hardy perennial whose tiny blooms attract butterflies and bees in season. Its spreading, creeping habit is good on pathways or trailing down the side of a container or large pot.
10. Basil
Pungent Basil has a strong aroma even without touching or crushing, and its use for pesto and flavoring of food is greatly appreciated. Pots of basil placed around the patio or deck are beautiful AND will help to keep mosquitoes away. Lemon Basil, Peruvian Basil, African Blue Basil and Cinnamon Basil are particularly strongly scented for this use.
Claims for Scented-Geranium "Citronella" are greatly exaggerated!
Scented-geranium (Pelargonium) sold as "cirronella" |
Even without a repellent function, scented-geraniiums are wonderful, fragrant plants and are great houseplants or will occasionally winter-over in metro-Atlanta if temperatures do not fall below about 20 degrees F. Once established, new plants are easily propagated by cuttings and shared with friends and family after rooting. In addition to the "citronella-scented or lemon-scented geranium, there are many fun types of scented geraniums, from Rose to Coconut to Mint to Lime and more!
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