The 11 Best Plants To Repel Mosquitoes

In addition to repelling mosquitoes, many of these plants can be used to add a touch of color to our home and a delicious smell.

Mosquito bites are very uncomfortable because they cause itching and allergic reactions that can take several hours to go away. Discover natural solutions that allow us to repel mosquitoes while providing a good smell.

Mosquitoes are small insects that feed on blood. They can also be quite dangerous as they can transmit serious diseases like malaria, dengue or yellow fever, among others.

Usually, the bites occur in places near standing water and unsanitary environments near homes. It is therefore important to strengthen hygiene measures and try to always have products to repel mosquitoes on hand.

While there are several options available in the market, they are not necessarily highly recommended, as they contain chemicals that affect the environment and health. We offer you natural solutions that have the same effects.

1. Garlic

The strong smell provided by the sulfur components of garlic is a great solution to repel mosquitoes in the house.

How to use it ?

• Crush a raw garlic clove and put it near the places where the insects are.

2. Cinnamon

The taste of this spice is particularly delicious but mosquitoes hate it!

How to use it ?

• Dilute a little cinnamon in hot water then put it in a container near the room where you are or many bedrooms.

3. Basil

When we put this plant at the entrance of the house, we deter insects from coming inside.

The smell that emanates from them is very annoying and keeps them away.

How to use it ?

• Place a small basket with basil at the entrance to the house or in the recesses inside.
• You can also use the dried leaves to repel them from the rooms.

4. Thyme

Thyme seeds are very useful against the pesky insects that invade our home and garden.

How to use it ?

• Burn some thyme seeds then let the vapors dissipate in your house.

5. Mint

The refreshing smell of mint is not to the taste of some insects. Thanks to its properties, it helps us protect the skin from bites and makes it easy to repel the invasion of mosquitoes.

How to use it ?

• Make sure you have some in your garden and put some in the kitchen.
• Also use its sheets for small spaces like bedrooms.

6. Cloves

The smoke that burnt cloves spread is one of the best mosquito repellants. 

How to use them?

• Put a few cloves in a small plate and then burn them so that they diffuse their strong aroma.
• Then tie several cloves on a wire and put it on the main door.

7. Rosemary

The plant and the essential oil of this shrub are great remedies for human beings. Its properties improve health but can also be used for many other tasks in the household.

How to use it ?

• To protect your skin from mosquitoes, apply a little essential oil to the exposed areas. 
• If you want to keep them away from the fireplace, burn a few dry rosemary leaves or prepare a well-concentrated infusion.

8. Lemongrass

Lemongrass is characterized by its delicious lemon aroma which is very unpleasant to insects.

How to use it ?

• Put a few branches of this grass in the corners of the rooms.
• You can also prepare an infusion with its leaves at home and let the vapors dissipate in all areas of the house.

9. Black pepper

The pungent and strong scent of black pepper helps repel annoying mosquitoes that enter your room. 

How to use it ?

• Toast a few black peppercorns and put them in several places in the room.

10. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus leaves give off such a strong aroma that they immediately repel bothersome mosquitoes and insects.

How to use it ?

• Burn several eucalyptus leaves and allow the smoke to dissipate into the chamber.
• If you prefer, boil several leaves in a pot full of water and then use the vapors as a repellant.

11. The laurel

The sweet smell of bay leaves does not bother us, but insects and mosquitoes do not like it at all. If you want to take advantage of it, try this trick.

How to use it ?

• Crush several bay leaves then scatter the powder on the areas most frequented by these little animals.

Now that you know of several homemade alternatives to mosquitoes, feel free to use them whenever these insects try to colonize your home.