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Annoying and buzzing mosquitoes can ruin the best and most carefully planned gathering in nature. In addition, mosquitoes are carriers of various viruses and parasitic diseases. Of course, getting rid of them is a measure that must be taken. You will be surprised to know that you can keep mosquitoes out of your yard just by planting one of these eight plants!
Eucalyptus
These evergreen shrubs have long been planted in Sochi on the initiative of the Soviet doctor Sokolov as part of the fight against malaria. As you know, malaria in Sochi was finally eliminated after that. Eucalyptus has many useful properties that make it the undisputed leader among other medicinal plants.
Lemongrass
It drives away not only mosquitoes, but also many other parasites. Plus, lemongrass has a rich flavor. This herb is often used in European and Asian cuisines.
Citronella
This is one of the most attractive and useful types of herbs for the site. It is one of the types of lemongrass, and therefore, like him, it perfectly repels mosquitoes. In addition, the herb has a very pleasant lemon flavor.
Rosemary
There is no need to talk about the amazing aroma and benefits of rosemary. The essential oils concentrated in the plant will keep your area free of nasty buzzing parasites.
Calendula merigold
This is a medicinal plant that produces bright beautiful flowers and decorates the site. Merigold is very unpretentious in care. The smell of flowers is pleasant to humans, but completely unpleasant to mosquitoes and other parasites.
Basil
It must be said that not all varieties of basil drive away mosquitoes. The most effective are mint-pepper and menthol basil. They have a bright pronounced taste and a pleasant minty smell, which mosquitoes do not like at all.
Lavender
A beautiful plant with a soothing fragrance that is best grown in pots (or to help it survive a cold winter). What is not flavored with lavender! But mosquitoes do not like her essential oils.
Collinsonia canadensis
The second name is a stone root. This medicinal plant helps to successfully fight kidney stones. A bonus of the stone root are resins that drive away annoying parasites.
Catnip
Spicy medicinal herb, actively used in cosmetology and medicine. The composition of the catnip includes a number of oils and substances that repel mosquitoes.