What's a good plant to keep mosquitoes away?

  6 answers
  • Mindy Mindy on May 02, 2017

    i have seen plants called, wait for it, mosquito plants at garden centers. They are supposed to keep them away. I have not tried them. I would love to know if anyone has planted them and if they helped.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 02, 2017

    There are no proven plants all you can do is try. Citronella plants, Lemon grass, Lemon Balm,however been there done that.They really do not work.When outside the most effective way is to remove any standing water,put on the off mosquito battery operated system,make sprays with essential oils,Use a fan ,make a fire.

  • Jane Ketchum Jane Ketchum on May 02, 2017

    Marigolds are a good deterrent, as is lavender. Here's a list of more, which also gives you a bit of an herb garden. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/102527328992046357/

  • Kristi Smith Grogan Kristi Smith Grogan on May 02, 2017

    I agree with lemon grass.

  • Shany Shany on May 02, 2017

    Citronella plant. It is called so, but it is not actually citronella it gets is name due to the aroma

  • Layla Layla on May 03, 2017

    lemon grass and citronella