Plants that repel mosquitoes #1: Lemongrass Kcris Ramos/Getty “The citronella oil found in lemongrass repels mosquitoes due to its strong scent,” says Dobbs.

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

These outdoor mosquito-repelling plants include citronella, basil, lemongrass, and more that will protect you from bug bites this summer.

Mosquitoes can turn a pleasant evening into an itchy nightmare. Instead of relying on chemical repellents, why not harness ...

Lemongrass. Lemongrass looks a lot like citronella, but they’re different plants. Research has found that lemongrass oil to can provide protection from some types of mosquitoes for up to 2.5 ...

The plant contains citral which is often used in mosquito repellents, but it’s tasty in soups and curries. It’ll also keep those summer flies at bay. 8 Organic Lemongrass Plants available from ...

Some have been a go-to for generations. But some of those either don't work as advertised or have down sides. Here's a look at the ups and downs.

Repel Mosquitoes with These Plants, Part 3: Cooking with Lemongrass and 2 DIY Bug Spray Recipes Reader Contribution by Julie Fryer and Clovers Garden | Published on June 27, 2016 ...

Mosquito repelling plants and other natural ways to fight the blood-suckers. Published: ; Sep. 03, 2016, 11:00 a.m.

Oils extracted from the citronella plant are a powerful mosquito repellent. rawf8/Shutterstock.com. As humanity experiences relentless pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of ...

According to the CDC, the Zika virus is primarily spread by infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. With mosquito season in full effect, metro Atlanta residents may want added protection against these ...