7 Scented Plants to Repel Mosquitos

Everyone loves to spend more time enjoying the outdoors in the summer – unless, however, the backyard is overrun with pests. Nothing can ruin a picnic or barbecue faster than annoying insects. However, there are several plants you can add to your garden that will not only fill your outdoor space with pops of color and pleasant scents but also keep pesky mosquitoes away. Scroll through the slideshow to learn more about seven plants that repel mosquitoes naturally.

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Lavender

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Even though humans find lavender’s scent to be lovely, insects can’t stand it. Keep bugs away by planting the lavandin variety in your garden.

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