When the hot summer comes and mosquitoes are frequent, many people are troubled by mosquitoes, especially families with babies. They can't use mosquito repellent incense, pesticides and other mosquito repellent tools, so they can only find ways to repel mosquitoes from other aspects. Some plants also have good mosquito repellent effect.

Can lavender repel mosquitoes?

Lavender can repel mosquitoes. Lavender has a fragrance all over the plant. The fragrance of the plant remains unchanged after drying, and flowers can also be used as sachets. Its fragrance can refresh the mind, improve eyesight, make people comfortable, and repel mosquitoes and flies. Put some hay in the wardrobe and bookcase, which can repel insects and prevent moth, and the fragrance can last for several years.

Catnip smells fragrant and contains a chemical called nepetalactone, which can make cats crazy. At the same time, this substance also has an effect on some insects and can be used to drive away cockroaches and mosquitoes.

Purple basil

It is called "Nine-story Pagoda" in Taiwan Province Province, "Gold Without Exchange" in Chaoshan, Guangdong Province, and "spearmint" in parts of northern China. It has a strong, stimulating and fragrant smell, tastes like fennel, and can repel mosquitoes and relieve itching. A study in 2009 showed that the essential oil of this plant is harmful to mosquito larvae.

Rosmarin

Rosemary is a shrub that can grow to 4-5 feet tall and has blue flowers. If you are camping outdoors, you can try burning some sage and rosemary. The smell of these plants after burning is not only fragrant, but also keeps some annoying small animals away.

lemon grass

Citronella is a perennial plant. Because citronella oil has a strong smell, it is famous for repelling mosquitoes and can grow to two feet high. Citronella oil can be used as insecticide and preservative.

pyrethrum

Pyrethrum is a good material for potted plants and cut flowers, and it is also a famous medicinal plant. The dried leaves and leaves can be made into powder or mosquito-repellent incense, which can kill pests and deodorize. Mosquitoes will slip away when they smell pyrethrum.

culicifuge

Mosquito repellent grass, also called mosquito net vanilla, emits lemon fragrance all year round, which not only has mosquito repellent effect, but also purifies the air. The higher the temperature, the stronger the fragrance and the better the mosquito repellent effect. Can be cultivated in bonsai, can grow and mature in half a year, and has a long survival period. If properly maintained, it can survive for more than 10 years.

Plant mosquito repellent is the first choice, which has no side effects of chemicals, is more natural and healthier. Put some plants such as mint, mosquito repellent and jasmine in the bedroom. Their volatile essential oils will drive away mosquitoes.

Crush the leaves of these plants by hand, let their odor be fully released, and then apply the juice to the skin, which can relieve itching and reduce swelling.