Plants To Keep Mosquitos Away

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a natural mosquito repellent with a strong, lemony scent that can be used in lip balm to ward off mosquitoes.

Marigold plants repel mosquitoes with their strong, pungent scent, and can be used in gardens, pots, or as sprays to enhance mosquito deterrence.

Lemon eucalyptus oil masks human scents that attract mosquitoes and ticks, making it difficult for them to locate their targets.

Garlic's pungent aroma repels mosquitoes when crushed and boiled in water, creating a natural deterrent.

Lemon Verbena's strong lemon scent repels mosquitoes, making it a great addition to gardens or containers.

Sage plants repel mosquitoes with their unappealing aroma, providing up to 32% protection against certain mosquito types.

Rose Scented Geranium's strong lemony fragrance, rich in essential oils, naturally repels mosquitoes, and can be used on skin. 

Nasturtiums repel mosquitoes with their strong, spicy scent and airborne chemicals, making them a popular choice for gardeners.

Sweet Annie releases an unpleasant aroma for mosquitoes, making it a useful plant for gardens and outdoor spaces to naturally repel them.

Lemongrass plants contain citronella oil, which repels mosquitoes, but the extracted oil is more potent and effective as a direct deterrent.