by Owen Jones
Those small, maddening creatures, mosquitoes, have always made us run helter-skelter because they are believed to be carriers of viruses from person to person, animal to animal and from human to animals. How true it is that in Africa alone mosquitoes that kill one child under the age of five each 30 seconds, are the main cause of infection and account for the largest number of deaths all over the world.
The application of mosquito repellents in the manner of mosquito coils, electronic mosquito repellents, mosquito repellent creams, herbal mosquito lotions and plants help keep mosquitoes at bay. Furthermore, pesticides sprayed on plants could also help.
However some individuals could be allergic to these ways and suffer from problems of the skin, nasal cavity and throat. So it is highly advisable and environmentally friendly to take into account plants to repel mosquitoes.
Citronella, a plant that grows to a height of two feet, gives an annual bloom of lavender color flowers and finds its position as one of the most famous mosquitoes repelling plants . You could find these plants usually in places of warm climate. The oil of the citronella plant is utilized in perfumes and other herbal products because of their mosquito repelling attributes.
If you love raising marigold of the African and French variety in your garden, you have a mosquito repellent right in your garden. Marigolds, growing to the height of between six inches and three feet, grow well in sunny climates and hates the shade because it slows its growth process. The marigold plant of both the French and African species are able to repel mosquitoes because of the peculiar smell that they have.
Rosemary, a shrub that grows up to four to 5 feet high, is a powerful mosquito repellent. This shrub grows larger than others and has blue flowers. Rosemary, a drought resistant shrub is also used in numerous fish recipes as an ingredient.
In addition, green lemon grass acts as a powerful mosquito repellent, because of the citronella oil contained in it. This perennial plant of India and Thailand grows up to two feet high, provides us with lemon grass oil and acts as a pesticide and preservative. The tea made out of lemon grass proves to be very refreshing.
Lavender, the beautiful purple colored plant, not just increases the attractiveness of your garden, but also repels mosquitoes. This plant is a gardener?s favourite. It grows to a height of four feet, and requires warm weather. The flowers of this plant also find use in bouquets and lavender oil is extracted from it.
Catnip and horse mint, both belonging to the mint family prove to be powerful mosquito repellents. Catnip oil derived from the catnip plant and horse mint with pink bloom also serves as a mosquito repellent.
Garlic the wonder vegetable that is used in recipes also repels mosquitoes. The strong smell of bulbs of garlic assists to stave off mosquitoes. Furthermore, plants like basil, penny royal, and ageratum are also known for their mosquito repelling qualities.
Hence there is no need to feel that these little creatures can irritate you at their leisure and take control of your life. You can take control of their life without using chemical smells or using costly electronic items. It is the case that growing mosquito repellent flowers also makes for a beautiful garden.
Owen Jones, the author of this article writes on several subjects, but is currently involved with <a href="http://electronicinsectkiller.org/electronic-bug-killer.html">Electronic Bug Killer</a> devices. If you would like to know more, please go to our website at <a href="http://electronicinsectkiller.org">electronic insect killer</a>
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Title: Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Author: Owen Jones
Email: owen@amiabledragon.com
Keywords: mosquitoes,insects,gardening,health,homes,hobbies,recreation,relaxation,environment,disease,landscaping,outdoors,other,uncategorized,happiness
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Category: Hobbies
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