How to Deal with Mosquitoes? With Herbs!
Don't want to ruin your evening gathering with various repellents, but still want to get rid of mosquitoes? Then try herbs. There are several types that not only repel mosquitoes, but you can also use them for grilling or cooking.
- Lemon Balm
An undemanding herb that, besides its pleasant lemon scent, also serves as a nerve balm in various teas and syrups. The ideal location is sunny with well-drained soil. You can sow the seeds throughout May directly in the flowerbed.
- Catnip
This plant is a "drug" for cats. It's added to various cat toys. In herbalism, it's used to treat colds. The substances that catnip contains repel not only mosquitoes, but also cockroaches and flies.
- Marigold
A beautiful annual that not only serves as a medicinal plant and for cutting, but also repels nematodes in beds, aphids and ants in addition to mosquitoes. It's not too late to sow it yet. You can sow until the end of May.
- Lemongrass
An Asian herb which, besides its repellent effects, finds its place especially in the kitchen. It's used for cooking, in teas, but also in healing. It has a unique lemon scent and very decorative flowers.
- Basil
A study conducted in 2009 showed that the essential oil from this delicious herb is toxic to mosquito larvae and very effectively repels adults. We don't need to tell you what to use basil for in the kitchen! You can use it for almost everything!
- Lavender
A popular perennial that you can't miss in your garden. Besides its beautiful scent and appearance, it's one of the most effective repellents not only for mosquitoes, but also moths and plenty of other pests. In the kitchen, you can use it in syrups or as a seasoning for grilled meat and potatoes.
- Sage and Rosemary
These two super kitchen herbs repel insects many meters away. And how? Before grilling, throw a few bunches of rosemary or sage into the fire. The release of aromatic oils will ensure peace without annoying insects.
- Peppermint
If you're not growing it yet, get it right away. Besides being great for preparing summer drinks and teas, it also effectively whitens teeth.