Plants are our best companions when it comes to decorating, maintaining, brightening and also for their qualities that in many cases are little known.
There are plants that help us eliminate toxins in our home , that also eliminate humidity and there are those that scare away insects and we will talk about the latter.
One of the most intolerant insects, especially in the summer, is without a doubt mosquitoes . But knowing the plants that make them disappear, your life in the summer will change. Below we will show you the best plants that exist and that you can use for these purposes.
1- Mint
Mint is an aromatic plant. It is native to the Asian continent. It is used both medicinally, gastronomically and even industrially. Due to its strong aroma, it quickly repels mosquitoes and if we transform it into oil it will be very good for relieving the discomfort of itching. You can have it in pots no more than 20 cm deep, since this plant grows sideways.
2- Citronella
Today we already know a lot about the use of this plant that in the summer we place under tables outside and with it we will ensure that insects, especially mosquitoes, do not approach us. It is a very easy-care plant and will give us a truly exquisite fragrance.
3- Calendula
Another very effective plant that, due to its strong aroma, will scare away not only mosquitoes but also a wide variety of other insects. It blooms almost all year round and has strong aesthetic attributes. Its origin is uncertain and it is usually seen and found in gardens or parks in the most diverse cities. It is grown both in pots and in soil, and it will be highly recommended to eliminate insects from the home.
4- Geranium
Geraniums are beautiful outdoor plants that have brightly colored flowers. Native to South Africa, they bloom during summer and spring. They can be kept inside the home, as long as they receive a lot of light. If possible, you should take it out to receive sunlight every day for at least an hour. It is considered one of the plants that repels the most insects.
5- Lavender
This plant is very resistant, it does not require much care. It does not accept direct sun, but it does accept light to flower. It is a shrub that forms spikes that are its flowers, normally lilac in color. It is widely used for ornamentation due to the striking flowers. Its name derives from the word “wash” since in ancient times it was used as if it were soap today. Its most characteristic properties are as an aromatizer, decoration and efficient anti-mosquito.
6- Garlic
Garlic, due to its strong aroma, eliminates mosquitoes from our sight. You can grow it in pots that you can place near the windows, guaranteeing that they will not enter the home. On the other hand, if you consume garlic, when you sweat you will eliminate a strong odor for these insects that will prevent them from approaching you. Be careful, this aroma is imperceptible to our sense of smell.
