Prevent Mosquitoes From Entering Your Home By Caring For These 8 Plants

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JAKARTA - Is your home or workplace often attacked by mosquitoes? Certainly very uncomfortable, right? Frequent use of mosquito repellent is not good for health. To get around this, you can use natural methods by planting special plants that can repel mosquitoes in the house. So, what kind of plant is it? Here are 8 plants that can ward off insects and effectively repel mosquitoes naturally.

Basil

Basil leaves contain flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and essential oils that affect a bioinsecticide against mosquitoes. But if you want to be more effective, look for "cinnamon basil" which is a mixture of basil with cinnamon. You will feel the double effect of getting rid of mosquitoes.

Lavender

Although it has a calming effect on humans, mosquitoes don't like the scent of lavender. In addition, lavender is an antiseptic and antifungal plant with ingredients that can ward off the presence of mosquitoes.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass, citronella, or citronella are often used as insecticides because they contain substances such as geraniol, citronellal, methyl heptane, terpene-alcohol, and others that mosquitoes avoid. You can put some dried lemongrass leaves that have been cut into thin strips in a mosquito-prone area.

Marigolds

These brightly colored marigold flowers have a distinctive aroma that wards off various insects, from mosquitoes to worms to flies. In fact, a study by the Iranian Society of Medical Entomology found that the essential oil of Calendula officinalis (a kind of marigold) is very effective in preventing mosquito bites.

Geranium

The geranium flower, better known as the Tapak Dara flower, contains various active substances and a strong aroma that can help repel mosquitoes. However, geraniums are not the most effective plant to ward off insects.

Rosemary

Rosemary leaves have analgesic and stimulant effects that can nourish the human body, also have a distinctive aroma that repels mosquitoes.

Mint

Mint is a non-toxic plant that emits a refreshing scent but is also useful as a mosquito repellent plant. For increased effectiveness, use a higher concentration of peppermint essential oil.

eucalyptus

This is one of the most famous plants for repelling mosquitoes! Eucalyptus oil or cajuput oil can help prevent mosquito bites, as well as relieve itchy bites. Therefore, try planting eucalyptus around your home area.