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MOSQUITO REPELLENT PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:34:27 GMT

Our area has had an increase in mosquitos the past few years, and I've had an increase in bites .... so I'm anxious to do anything that doesn't require chemicals.

I came across this Readers Digest article, and thought I'd share .... I plan to get a few of these plants this week and get them started.

What's your experience with mosquito-repelling plants?

FYI ... they are Rosemary, Basil, Lemon Balm, Catnip, Pennyroyal, Citronella, American Beautyberry, Lavender, Marigolds and Garlic.

Good article.

Mosquito Repellent Plants For a Naturally Pest-Free Yard | Reader's Digest

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On It — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:00:02 GMT

Those plants are on a list from my local nursery.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:01:58 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 My DD's in-laws swear by the potted lemon grass they have placed around their patio. They live in "bug central" in western Maryland. Here in eastern PA, I've used citronella geraniums on my patio, but I didn't notice a significant reduction in mosquitoes. One thing I've noticed. If you can keep the long and deep vegetation away from where you are sitting, you have a better chance of keeping the mosquitoes away. Also, of course, no lights. I don't know if the Dynatraps work, but I've thought about trying them.

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On It — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:25:24 GMT

@PA Mom-mom The DynaTraps are fantastic. We have the half acre size in our front yard and another in our back yard. They need about two weeks to become adequately effective. We leave ours on 24/7. They do need to be emptied from time to time depending on your mosquito population.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:30:00 GMT

Huh .... Never heard of Dynatraps ... where did you purchase them?

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:33:21 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 I think Dynatraps were just a TSV on QVC this past week. Also, you can get them online or at Lowe's etc.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:36:36 GMT

We don't really have mosquitos here but, what with having less and less winter every year and it being a bit less arid (argh! The two reasons I stayed here decades ago when I was at a crossroad and contemplated moving back to CA), I am concerned that mosquitos are next.

Before I lost Rupert I was also concerned that we would start having fleas here, too. Guess I can let that one go.

It's good to know that you can do something that isn't destructive to make the mosquitos take off. I'm really a bonehead when it comes to planting/gardening but if there was a need to do this I'd be on it.

Now - how can we make flies go away FOREVER!! heh - At least I don't get them in my house anymore, due to the penny bags I hang but when I'm outside I hate dealing with them. Oh, and the terrifying bees. Already seeing bees too this year. I don't want to hurt them. Just please leave me alone. If bee hangs around me I will go into shock because they scare me so much. But if the world stopped having flies I'd be happy. Or, do flies serve a purpose?

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On It — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:43:11 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Huh .... Never heard of Dynatraps ... where did you purchase them?

We have bought from QVC twice. Last spring we picked up a spare from Costco. They require electricity, so you need an outdoor electrical outlet.

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addtothis — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:59:23 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Our area has had an increase in mosquitos the past few years, and I've had an increase in bites .... so I'm anxious to do anything that doesn't require chemicals.

I came across this Readers Digest article, and thought I'd share .... I plan to get a few of these plants this week and get them started.

What's your experience with mosquito-repelling plants?

FYI ... they are Rosemary, Basil, Lemon Balm, Catnip, Pennyroyal, Citronella, American Beautyberry, Lavender, Marigolds and Garlic.

Good article.

Mosquito Repellent Plants For a Naturally Pest-Free Yard | Reader's Digest

My husband planted 2 pots of Lemon Grass down here in South Carolina. They really work well in repelling those critters.

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candys mine — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:08:00 GMT

Not a plant, but I've heard that dry ice attracts mosquitos as they are attracted to CO2. Put a dry ice trap a little ways away from your tables and chairs and they might leave you alone and go looking for whatever is giving off all that wonderful CO2 over There!

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:39:22 GMT

Lavender is supposed to be good and I guess you could put lavender oil or spray on, too.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:24:31 GMT

Also plant them around patio, deck, walkways, near your doors to help repel them where you frequent. They dont help much in the garden unless you are there a lot.

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mimomof4 — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:35:13 GMT

A couple Garden Centers near me sell Mosquito mix planters with Citronella, lemon grass, marigolds, basil and a couple other items.

We started buying just 1 or 2 large citronella plants and make another planter with lemon grass and marigolds in them.

They key is to run your hands over the plants when you are outside. They are not 100% effective but help.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:07:04 GMT

@mimomof4 wrote:
A couple Garden Centers near me sell Mosquito mix planters with Citronella, lemon grass, marigolds, basil and a couple other items.

We started buying just 1 or 2 large citronella plants and make another planter with lemon grass and marigolds in them.

They key is to run your hands over the plants when you are outside. They are not 100% effective but help.

@mimomof4

What a good idea .... I'm going to have to look into garden centers around here!

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:52:53 GMT