Useful houseplants
- Catnip
- lavender
- eucalyptus
- Geraniums
Catnip
Nepetalcton is called the essential oil that chases mosquitoes away. Its scent is ten times more intense than that in conventional pesticides for application to the skin. While the stinging insects run away, your cat will feel right at home near the plant. Make sure your pet doesn't eat too much of the crop.
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lavender
As a houseplant, lavender is best grown in the bedroom. The plant not only drives away mosquitoes, but also promotes your sleep with its unmistakable smell.
eucalyptus
The Australian eucalyptus tree conjures up a bit of exoticism in your four walls. With a purple flower and blue leaves, it is a beautiful eye-catcher. Its greatest asset, however, is the typical scent that not only drives away mosquitoes, but also relieves your symptoms of a cold. Although it is actually a meter high tree, keeping it as a houseplant with regular pruning is also conceivable.
Geraniums
Geraniums not only beautify the balcony and garden, but are also very easy to care for as indoor plants. The potted plants also contain essential oils, the scent of which mosquitoes find unpleasant. The geranium provides reliable insect protection all year round, as it produces the repulsive odor even outside of the flowering period.
