Or, throw a few sprigs on the grill to emit a fragrant smoke that chases mosquitoes away. We've compiled a list of plants ...

Marigolds are beautiful flowers that not only liven up gardens but also repel nematodes, aphids, and mosquitoes with their signature smell. By planting marigolds around vegetable patches or flower ...

The best way to use sage to repel mosquitoes is to dry the leaves and ... It’s a pretty plant with purple flowers and it is a nice, calming scent – that mosquitoes hate. It can also make ...

Mosquito nets alone are not enough to keep these bugs away because they will bite you even before bedtime while on the couch. The good news is there are plants that repel mosquitoes and you will ...

A study found that heat reduces the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil by desensitizing TRPA1, a receptor mosquitoes use to detect irritants. At temperatures ...

"Oil of cloves is a bona fide repellent, but it’s only a repellent at a concentration which would burn a hole in your skin," Joe said. "25% is what you need to repel mosquitoes.