Plants that help repel mosquitoes and mice effectively

Insect repellent can help prevent mosquito bites, but it is not the only way to protect yourself from these insects. Here are some mosquito-repelling and mouse-repelling plants that everyone should grow in their home.

Plants that help repel mosquitoes and mice

Five-leaf ivy

The Vietnamese Pharmacopoeia records the use of the ivy plant to repel mosquitoes, flies, and insects. At the same time, according to many studies by the US Aviation Administration, the ivy plant is very effective in repelling mosquitoes. In addition, this plant also has the effect of preventing air pollution, eliminating toxic formaldehyde gas, and helping to regulate the climate.

Eucalyptus helps repel mosquitoes

According to the Health & Life newspaper, citing the EP, eucalyptus contains the essential oil eucalyptol, which is a natural insect repellent. Research has shown that it is effective in repelling mosquitoes and other biting insects for up to 8 hours after application. The higher the eucalyptol content, the longer and more effective the mosquito repellent effect.

There are many types of eucalyptus. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists eucalyptus oil, derived from the lemon eucalyptus tree, as an effective and approved insect repellent.

Plant eucalyptus trees around the house, its natural scent effectively prevents mosquito bites.

Mint

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Peppermint contains essential oils that help repel mosquitoes. Peppermint is easy to grow. You can grow peppermint in pots to help repel mosquitoes and insects, effectively decorate your home, and sometimes use it as a nutritious spice.

Lemongrass

VnExpress newspaper quoted specialist doctor Huynh Tan Vu, lecturer of Traditional Medicine Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, saying that lemongrass contains citronella which is very effective in repelling insects.

Lemongrass can repel mosquitoes, aphids, bedbugs, etc. The smell of lemongrass also helps you relax, and is very good for your health. Lemongrass is an easy-to-grow plant and is widely available in Vietnam. According to Dr. Vu, in addition to growing lemongrass, you can use a few stalks of fresh lemongrass, then just crush them to release their fragrance, and hang them in the corner of the room. When the lemongrass dries and no longer has a fragrant smell, replace it with another bunch.

Rosemary

Up to now, rosemary has always been a mini indoor plant with many useful uses for human health, helping to eliminate stress, enhance memory, and refresh the spirit. Besides, the strong scent that rosemary gives off is also very effective in repelling mosquitoes.

Lavender

The scent of lavender helps disrupt the concentration and orientation of flies, mosquitoes, insects... thereby neutralizing their ability to attack humans.

You can grow lavender as a mosquito repellent plant indoors or use dried flowers in scented bags, hang near doors, damp places where flies and mosquitoes often gather to effectively repel them.

Marigold plant

Not only does it help beautify the living space with its bright yellow color, marigolds are also known for their effective mosquito repellent role thanks to their special scent, causing flies, mosquitoes, insects, worms, and bedbugs to run away.

Because this is a light-loving plant, when planting it, you should be careful to place it in places with abundant light sources such as balconies, windows, etc.

Above are some plants that help repel mosquitoes and mice, try them now.

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