And the best part about fighting mosquitoes with fragrance?
Many of the odors they detest are some of our favorite-spa like scents.
Of course, it’s possible for you to always trycommercial mosquito trapsas well.
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So what smells do mosquitoes hate?
Citronella
Citronella candles are perhaps the most well-known and pervasive mosquito repellent.
What summer function would be complete without an outdoor citronella candle or two placed strategically on the table?
And it’s a warm weather classic because it works.
Rosemary
Rosemaryhas a fresh, herbal, woodsy scent that humans love and mosquitoes detest.
Lemon Balm
If you love the refreshing fragrance of citrus, then you’re in luck.
it’s possible for you to use it to make both flavorful hot and cold teas.
Try planting lemon balm around your deck to create a no fly zone for mosquitoes.
This favorite herb of gardeners can be used in several different ways to repel mosquitoes.
Peppermint
Mint has the same impact on mosquitoes as citrusthey absolutely detest it.
And, luckily for humans,peppermintgrows extremely fast, and it spreads.
That means you’ve got the option to fill a garden with mosquito-repelling peppermint quickly.
It’s like wearing a perfumebut one that’s designed to keep your least favorite bug far away.
Usingdryer sheets to repel mosquitoesseems so easybut does it work?
Apple cider vinegar’s strong scent can help repel mosquitoes.
Try soaking cotton balls in apple cider vinegar, then placing them around your garden.
