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Lavender keeps them away thanks to the linalool compound it contains, thus acting as a formidable insecticide. Also, you can place pretty bouquets in different rooms of the house. Don’t hesitate to install some in your bedroom: lavender is so calm and soothing that it will even help you sleep better. You can also put a handful of lavender in a glass filled with water, mix well and spray the solution on your skin or furniture. As an essential oil, it is also very popular for nourishing your skin: there is nothing like sprinkling it on before sitting on the terrace for an aperitif. No mosquitoes will spoil the party!
Pot of marigold – source: spm
Marigold or Officinal Marigold
Although its name is confusing, this plant actually solves a lot of problems. With a medicinal vocation, as an infusion, it is very effective in relieving many digestive disorders and premenstrual pain. But, apart from the tasty and life-saving cup of tea, these sumptuous orange-yellow flowers greatly save you from mosquito bites. The smell of marigolds is also very disturbing to many other insects such as flies, fleas and aphids.
How to prepare your homemade insecticide? In an airtight container, mix the petals of these flowers with water. Store this solution for two days in a cool, dark place, shaking occasionally. Then filter this mixture well and pour it into a sprayer. And there you have it, now all you have to do is spray this remedy all over the house. Enough to largely eradicate the mosquito problem!
Rosemary
This versatile herb, which smells of Provence, also contains oils that have proven to be very effective in repelling mosquitoes. In addition to being available everywhere, you can grow it perfectly in your garden, your planter or in a pot!
If you have what we call “mosquito skin” and you regularly attract these nasty little creatures, know that many aromatic herbs also act as powerful repellents. To effectively get rid of these harmful insects, you can plant a whole range of these plants in your garden or in pots, like basil, lemon thyme, rosemary, lemon mint, chives or bay leaf.
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