Try to plant some of these varieties in your courtyard this summer.
It is not difficult to understand why summer is the favorite season of so many people. Sweet temperatures, barbecues, beach days - The list is growing again and again. However, you must take good with evil, and summer also brings with mosquitoes . It is never fun to spend the evening enjoying your backyard, only to realize that you have been attacked by these annoying pests. But although you probably cannot completely avoid mosquitoes, you can dissuade them. According to experts, there are several flowers and herbs that mosquitoes prefer to avoid. Read the rest to discover the nine best mosquito factories.
The mosquitoes use their smell when they make decisions - like where they will lay eggs, says Emma Grace Crumble , an entomologist for Mosquito squad . So, opt for plants with perfumes that they do not like or are not attracted to is your best bet to dissuade them.
Lemongrass is one of the most popular options - and you've probably seen mosquito alcoholic candles made with its essential oil. But you can also go directly to the source and plant lemongrass in your courtyard.
"It smells of lemon and covers your perfume that mosquitoes like," Bryan Clayton , the CEO to Greenpal , tell Better life . You can plant it in pots or in the ground.
Amber Noyes , horticulturalist and publisher at Gardening chores , says that any type of lemon scented plant is a solid option to keep your courtyard without mosquito.
The lemongrass (which is the most similar to lemongrass), lemon and lemon verbena balm are all anti-mosquito. It simply depends on the one that works best for your climate, she explains.
The lemongrass, in particular, must be in a place with full sun and "excellent drainage", according to David Price , certified entomologist associate and director of technical services Joe mosquito . When time cools, you will want to bring it inside.
Not only is lavender aesthetically attractive, but it is also known to help mosquitoes remotely.
"The mosquitoes cannot bear it - the more it has Linalool, a chemical that repels them," explains Clayton.
According to Price, overwhelming lavender leaves also release oil that grows mosquitoes. Dried lavender petals can even work as an anti-ATM solution to treat the mosquito bites you may get.
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"He really needs a lot of sun to develop, so be sure not to plant it in a shaded area," warns Ben Mcinerney , founder of Home garden guides .
The mice are bright and joyful flowers that will make your courtyard even prettier, but their biggest pro is that they have another perfume that mosquitoes do not like.
"[Marigolds] have pyrethrum, a natural insecticide that kills them, so you have to plant them near your doors, windows or seats," suggests Clayton.
Plant concerns in full sun, between 8 and 12 inches away, the price recommends.
Mint's most active ingredient is Menthol, which is known to repel and control mosquitoes and other pests.
"The scent of mint does wonders to keep mosquitoes at a distance, and all types of mint work well, but I particularly like Algerian mint for its spicy kick", shares Noyes.
Price says that peppermint is another variety that can be particularly effective and can be used to make repellents of homemade mosquitoes.
Mint is super easy to cultivate also: drowning note that it can prosper in all types of soil, as well as partial shadow.
We all know that the basil is excellent for the kitchen, but it is also very pleasant to have in your courtyard. According to Price, the leaves contain compounds that can kill mosquito larvae.
"The basil has eugenol, a compound that works as a mosquito repellent, and you can use the sheets for the lotion or repellant spray," explains Clayton.
These compounds confuse and irritate the mosquito, forcing them to leave and to find another food source.
Clayton suggests planting basil near any grill area outside.
Although there are certain varieties in which mosquitoes do not like, other plants attract them.
"Mosquitoes need water to lay their eggs. Plants like bromeliads and succulents have leaves and" wells "waxy that let water move and maintain water after crying," explains Crumble . "Believe it or not, the water that these plants have enough for mosquitoes to reproduce."
These insects also like weeds and herbs in flowering, and ornamental flower plants such as goldenbas, orchids and wild flowers. According to Crumbley, the sugars of plant nectars and saps provide another source of nutrients for adult mosquitoes.
What are the other options to keep mosquitoes away?
Experts point out that plants will not fully get rid of your mosquito courtyard, and people are often more successful when you crush the leaves of these herbs and flowers to release oils for repellents or portable sprays.
However, if you don't have a green thumb or if you don't like to make homemade concocts, you have other options to keep the mosquito population under control.
Brian Feldman , principal director of technical operations at Trigreen , Advises cleaning stagnant waters (where mosquitoes are attracted to lay eggs) and keep your grass cut.
"In addition to standing water, shaded areas near trees, tall herbs or brushed areas are ideal mosquito habitats, so focus on eliminating these stains as much as possible," said he. "As a bonus, the more sunlight reaches your courtyard, the less you have a chance of having humid or humid places that promote the selection of mosquitoes."
If you find that your own remedies do not do the trick, this can point out the need to consult a professional to treat your home for parasites.
This story has been updated to include additional inputs, verification of facts and copying edition.
