In summers people are often troubled by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes spread many infectious diseases like itching, malaria etc. To avoid these, people use a lot of things like insecticides sprays, ointment and coil etc. To get rid of mosquitoes, you can grow some plants at home. Today we will tell you about some of the plants which will keep mosquitoes away from you and your home.
1. Marigold – Mosquito remains away from the smell of marigold flowers. To keep mosquitoes away, you can grow them in the porch or garden. Most people like to plant them near vegetables because it keeps many other insects away as well.
2. Rosemary – Rosemary plants are grown during the summer season because they require heat to grow. Grow Rosemary in the pot and put it inside the house. This will keep the mosquitoes away.
3.Catnip – Put the Catnip on the roof of the house to keep the mosquitoes away as it grows in the sun. According to a research, it is 10 times more effective than DEET.
4. Neem – Neem plants keep insects and mosquitoes away. You can grow it in your kitchen garden. Apply neem oil on your skin to keep mosquitoes away.
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