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2. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? Here's What You ...

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   “The idea is that certain plants contain essential oils that keep mosquitoes away. But studies have shown the plants may not produce enough oil to repel insects.”

3. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep the Mosquitoes Away

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   Sage is one of the few plants that has research to suggest it can actually keep mosquitoes away. One study found that just one pot of sage can give up to 32% protection from some types of mosquitoes.

4. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repels flies, including mosquitoes [2] [4] the carrot fly, asparagus beetles and whiteflies [3] Borage: repels tomato hornworm and cabbage worms [2] Castor bean: repels moles [3] Catnip: repels ants, flea beetles, aphids, the Japanese beetle, squash bugs, weevils, [2] the Colorado potato beetle, the cabbage looper, [3] and cockroaches. [4] May ...

5. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

6. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep The Mosquitoes Away

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   Mosquito repellent plants can help clear your outdoor space of the insects. Try these in your garden for mosquito control.

7. Does homemade mosquito repellent work? What to know as ... - AOL

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   Is homemade mosquito repellent effective? What ingredients are the best repellents? As mosquitos spread more illnesses this summer, what to know before trying it.

8. These 16 Outdoor Plants Will Keep Unwanted Bugs From ... - AOL

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   “In the studies, when you look at landings of a mosquito [on a person], it comes out the same, either with or without certain plants around you,” says James Dill, Ph.D., director of the ...

9. These Plants and Herbs Will Actually Repel Mosquitoes - AOL

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   Not only does basil bring us tasty pesto sauce, yummy pastas, and delicious salads, but it also keeps away pesky pests such as mosquitoes and houseflies. The herb produces an essential oil called ...