During the rainy season, the menace of mosquitoes and other insects increases. They disrupt sleep, cause rashes, and increase the risk of diseases like dengue and malaria. Many mosquito repellents are ...

The plant most commonly sold in nurseries as the citrosa or mosquito plant is a lemon-scented geranium. The lemony essential ...

Lemongrass plant seeds are enough for a beginner, gardener or farmer to create a lush garden or yard. Natural and effective mosquito repellent. Partial sun in summer and full sun in other seasons ...

With the right strategies, you can stop bites from itching or mosquitoes from biting altogether. Prevent mosquito bites with ...

Don't let mosquito bites ruin your fun. Learn how to keep mosquitoes away by making your property an uninviting place for ...

Often wrongly assumed to be poisonous, beautyberries have a floral, slightly bitter flavor—and they repel mosquitoes.

To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Do you have any suggestions for plants that repel mosquitoes? I live in the New Orleans area, and just finished a new outdoor back porch.

Note: Oil of lemon eucalyptus and lemon eucalyptus oil are not the same thing. They come from different plants and lemon eucalyptus oil has far less of the ingredient that repels mosquitoes, which is ...