The herbs you plant to fight mosquitos can double as a way to add flavor to your meals. You'll grow your garden without growing your mosquito population!

A well-known plant credited with repelling mosquitoes and other pests is citronella. This plant works great, particularly when you brush against the leaves. You do have to be fairly close to the plant, though.

Basil is another great plant for repelling mosquitoes. Lemon basil and cinnamon basil are the best varieties for this. Rub some leaves on your skin.

Lemon balm is another great mosquito-repelling plant. It has a strong lemony scent that bugs simply don’t like. Use this the same way you use the basil; rub a few leaves on your skin, especially around the ankles and wrists.

Ever tried catnip? But if you are a cat owner, be careful where you plant it so your cat doesn’t destroy the rest of the garden.

Peppermint or spearmint are good alternatives. Mosquitoes don’t seem to like the scent of mint, so use it the same way you would the other herbs by rubbing it on your skin.

Lavender is another herb that can be used as a mosquito repellent. Plant it near your door or windows. Some other plants that have insect-repelling properties are sweet woodruff, lemon thyme and rosemary.

Simply infuse a few spoons of herbs in witch hazel or rubbing alcohol. Crush or break the leaves before adding to the liquid. Let the mixture sit at least overnight. You can strain out the leaves and put them in a spray bottle. Common proportions are 4 tablespoons of herbs to 1 cup rubbing alcohol/witch hazel.

Have you tried any of these herbs to repel mosquitoes? What other herbs work well?

Article Source: Off The Grid News