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Six plants to grow around your house to deter insects

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It is true that mosquitoes are a pain. The fact that you can’t get rid of the insect without using pesticides is aggravating, but why jeopardize your health when you may use specific plants to naturally keep them at bay? These plants will enhance the attractiveness of your yard and safeguard you from pesky insects.

These six plants will naturally deter mosquitoes from visiting your home.

Lavender

You can avoid mosquito bites if the lavender plant is grown inside the home. The plant has a distinct scent that repels mosquitoes. Interestingly, mosquitoes won’t bite you outside also if you rub a few drops of lavender oil on your hands before going outside.

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The catnip herb is known to irritate pesky mosquitoes. Nepetalactone, a substance made by the plant, is a more effective insect repellent than any pricey product. Additionally, it keeps other insects from getting inside the house.

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The lovely basil plant naturally keeps mosquitoes away since they can’t resist its potent perfume. Tulsi is simple to grow, you may crush its leaves and apply them to your skin to ward off mosquitoes and many ailments.

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The beautiful marigold plant is also excellent for repelling mosquitoes. While its smell is pleasant to humans, it is unpleasant to mosquitoes

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This plant also helps to keep mosquitoes away from home or any place. Its oil is used in many insecticides and sprays.

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Mosquitoes do not like the lemony smell of lemon balm leaves, which is why mosquitoes stay away from areas where these plants are planted.

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Prosper Dougoli

Prosper Dougoli, also known as a Bomzydget, is a young Ghanaian tech and finance content creator.

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