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2. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? Here's What You ...

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   Sadly, not exactly. “Currently, the scientific community doesn’t recognize any plants that effectively repel mosquitoes,” says entomologist Elmer Gray, with the University of Georgia. “The ...

3. These Plants and Herbs Will Actually Repel Mosquitoes - AOL

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   The hardy bulbs produce beautiful balls of purple, yellow, or pink flowers that bloom in spring—right on time to help repel mosquitoes. They'll need to be planted in a spot with full sun or ...

4. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep The Mosquitoes Away

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   Lemongrass. Lemongrass looks a lot like citronella, but they’re different plants. Research has found that lemongrass oil to can provide protection from some types of mosquitoes for up to 2.5 ...

5. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   The essential oils of many plants are also well known for their pest-repellent properties. Oils from the families Lamiaceae (mints), Poaceae (true grasses), and Pinaceae (pines) are common haematophagous insect repellents worldwide. Table of pest-repelling plants. Plants that can be planted or used fresh to repel pests include:

6. Pelargonium 'citrosum' - Wikipedia

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   Pelargonium 'citrosum'. P. 'citrosum' is marketed as "mosquito plant" or " citrosa geranium " in stores in the United States and Canada, even though research from the University of Guelph indicates the plant is ineffective against Aedes aegypti mosquitos. [3] ". Not only was the plant ineffective at protecting humans against Aedes mosquito ...

7. Coleus neochilus - Wikipedia

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   It is said that this plant can repel snakes, mosquitoes, flies and most garden pests as a result of its fragrant nature. This makes Coleus neochilus an ideal companion plant for vegetable gardens. Furthermore, reports point out that these plants can be used efficaciously as an air purifier.