If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes, start growing these repellent plants in your yard or clothesline!
Do you live in a hot region?
So you probably suffer from mosquitoes in the house.
Living with these insects is not only uncomfortable.
They cause disease and a lot of itching.
To give you an idea, 40% of the planet is at risk of suffering from dengue due to mosquitoes.
The symptoms of this disease are horrible.
People get the sensation of being limp, in addition to feeling pain in the whole body and a lot of fever.
And that's not all!
The mosquitoes spread the yellow fever, zika, chicungunha ...
That is, we have plenty of reasons to want to keep these insects well away from home, do not we?
We can cite other diseases caused by mosquito bites, such as:
It is not by chance that there are so many repellents being sold in the market.
However, great care must be taken: some are highly toxic.
In this regard, we have brought some natural recommendations:
1. Basil
A basil plantation helps to repel mosquitoes thanks to the essential oils that are present.
2. Catnip or cat fennel
According to one study, catnip, also known as cat's weed, contains an active ingredient that is ten times stronger than many famous repellents.
3. Clove
For a personal repellent, extract the oil from the clove and apply directly on the skin.
4. Garlic
Grate the garlic and mix with oils of pleasant smell to pass through the body.
Or simply sprinkle grated garlic at some points in the house.
5. Lemon balm
Crush the leaves and rub onto the skin for optimal protection.
6. Thyme
Mosquitoes can not stand the smell of thyme, so it's a wonderful natural repellent.
7. Mint
You can plant it in the yard or rub a leaf on the skin to relieve the itching.
8. Rosemary
Rosemary oil can be oozed out by a spray.
However, having a rosemary plantation is more advantageous in warding off the mosquitoes.
9. Stone root (Collinsonia canadensis)
This herb, easy to grow, can be crushed and boiled to serve as a mosquito repellent.
10. Lavender
You can grow this nice smelling plant in a sunny window.
Mosquitoes hate her scent.
11. Geranium with lemon flavor
Plant nearby, crush the leaves and sprinkle them across the area.
12. Verbena
Both the plant and its oils can be used on the skin to repel mosquitoes.
13. Marigold
Marigold is easy to grow and excellent as a natural repellent.
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