Container plants that repel mosquitoes
Please suggest container plants that repel mosquitoes?
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Hi everyone,
I am wondering which container plants are the most effective at repelling mosquitoes, and how can I use them to keep my outdoor space and home free from these pesky insects.
Is there a way to use container gardening to create a natural barrier against mosquitoes? Do you need to plant them in a certain way, or is it enough to simply place the containers strategically around your outdoor space?
If anyone has had any success with this I would love it if you could your tips and tricks, so I can enjoy a mosquito-free summer
Marigolds, Basil, Rosemary, Lavender, and Citronella
Basil, Borage, Calendula, catnip, chives, dill, garlic, hyssop, mint, onions, oregano, parsley, sage, and thyme.
Catnip, lemongrass, sage, marigold, mint, rosemary, fennel, lavender, bee balm, thyme, ageratum and allium.
The chrysanthemum, or mum, catnip, peppermint, chives. Lantana and feverfew
Lemongrass, citronella, basil, marigolds, anything with a strong scent works well.
Also, if you are willing to put a bit of an investment up front I would highly recommend a Dyna-Trap. I purchased one 4 years ago, turn it on every spring and run to October in Alabama. After 2 years, I didn't have many bugs at all.
Another thing I have found that is great is "no more bugs". It has a woodsy scent but leaves no sticky residue on your skin. It's what I spray myself with before I cut grass or do yard work - especially at my parents' home.
here are some plants that work
Marigold
Catmint
Rosemary
Basil
Bee Balm
Mint
Sage
Allium
Use strong smelling plants such as Rosemary, Lavender Lemon Balm, etc.
I just learned something and am trying it. Spray your eaves with WD40 and mosquitoes and wasps are supposed to stay away. I just now did that, we will see if it works. It was a hint from WD-40.
Hi Danielle, hope this helps you out.
Lavender
Basil
Rosemary
Catnip
Lemongrass
Marigolds
Lemon balm
Mint
Allium sativum
Lemon grass, rosemary, lavender. I am going to plant my lemon grass in some larger pots and place them around my patio.
I tried the WD 40 method, and it seems to be working. No mosquitoes or wasps on my patio. I have a front porch that I am going to spray probably tomorrow.
As it turns out, it's the oils in the plants that repel mosquitoes, so unless the oil is released, plants won't necessarily repel them unfortunately. We use mosquito coils and a Thermacell which keeps our deck quite mosquito-free.
This is a great tutorial on how to make a mosquito-repelling planter using lavender and mint: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/how-to-make-a-mosquito-repellent-patio-planter-44395257
You can also keep mosquitoes away by planting flowers that attract natural predators of mosquitoes, such as dragonflies and hummingbirds. More info here: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/how-to-keep-mosquitoes-away-44423909
How to Make a Mosquito Repellent Patio Planter
Any plant that has a strong smeell should do the trick!