{"id":145132,"date":"2022-07-11T15:29:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:29:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:29:53","slug":"what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"What plant keeps mosquitoes away?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_plant_keeps_mosquitoes_away\" title=\"What plant keeps mosquitoes away?\">What plant keeps mosquitoes away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Do_carnivorous_plants_attract_mosquitoes\" title=\"Do carnivorous plants attract mosquitoes?\">Do carnivorous plants attract mosquitoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#How_do_I_keep_mosquitoes_out_of_my_yard_naturally\" title=\"How do I keep mosquitoes out of my yard naturally?\">How do I keep mosquitoes out of my yard naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_animal_eats_the_most_mosquitoes\" title=\"What animal eats the most mosquitoes?\">What animal eats the most mosquitoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_is_the_best_plants_to_keep_mosquitoes_away\" title=\"What is the best plants to keep mosquitoes away?\">What is the best plants to keep mosquitoes away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_is_the_name_of_the_plant_that_keeps_away_mosquitoes\" title=\"What is the name of the plant that keeps away mosquitoes?\">What is the name of the plant that keeps away mosquitoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Do_plants_actually_repel_mosquitoes\" title=\"Do plants actually repel mosquitoes?\">Do plants actually repel mosquitoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_plants_do_mosquitoes_hate_the_most\" title=\"What plants do mosquitoes hate the most?\">What plants do mosquitoes hate the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_plants_attract_mosquitoes\" title=\"What plants attract mosquitoes?\">What plants attract mosquitoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Do_Venus_fly_traps_attract_mosquitos\" title=\"Do Venus fly traps attract mosquitos?\">Do Venus fly traps attract mosquitos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Do_carnivorous_plants_help_with_bugs\" title=\"Do carnivorous plants help with bugs?\">Do carnivorous plants help with bugs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Can_mosquitoes_breed_in_pitcher_plants\" title=\"Can mosquitoes breed in pitcher plants?\">Can mosquitoes breed in pitcher plants?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_is_the_best_homemade_mosquito_repellent\" title=\"What is the best homemade mosquito repellent?\">What is the best homemade mosquito repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_lawn_to_keep_mosquitoes_away\" title=\"What can I put on my lawn to keep mosquitoes away?\">What can I put on my lawn to keep mosquitoes away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Does_Dawn_dish_soap_repel_mosquitoes\" title=\"Does Dawn dish soap repel mosquitoes?\">Does Dawn dish soap repel mosquitoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_smell_does_mosquito_hate\" title=\"What smell does mosquito hate?\">What smell does mosquito hate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#What_animals_do_mosquitoes_not_like\" title=\"What animals do mosquitoes not like?\">What animals do mosquitoes not like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Whats_the_best_plant_to_keep_mosquitoes_away\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best plant to keep mosquitoes away?\">What&#8217;s the best plant to keep mosquitoes away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away\/#Do_mosquito_repelling_plants_really_work\" title=\"Do mosquito repelling plants really work?\">Do mosquito repelling plants really work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plant_keeps_mosquitoes_away\"><\/span>What plant keeps mosquitoes away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rosemary, thyme,  basil.<\/b> Similar to lavender and marigolds, these fragrant herbs emit a smell on their own that works to keep mosquitoes away.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_carnivorous_plants_attract_mosquitoes\"><\/span>Do carnivorous plants attract mosquitoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Carnivorous plants just do not attract mosquitoes. Carnivorous plants have sugary nectars that attract insects that like sugar: flies, moths, butterflies, etc. Certainly, the occasional misguided mosquito may get caught, but the plants will not make a dent into your insect plague.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_mosquitoes_out_of_my_yard_naturally\"><\/span>How do I keep mosquitoes out of my yard naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 6 simple ways to naturally repel mosquitoes.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Remove Excess Vegetation.  <\/li>\n<li>Stock Ponds or Marshes.  <\/li>\n<li>Reduce Standing Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Attract Mosquito Eating Animals.  <\/li>\n<li>Plant Mosquito Repellent Plants.  <\/li>\n<li>Watch What You Wear.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose a Safer Spray for Extra Control.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_eats_the_most_mosquitoes\"><\/span>What animal eats the most mosquitoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dragonflies. Dragonflies as well as being a natural predator of the mosquito are a fascinating and unique group of insects. Dragonflies are often referred to as mosquito hawks for their supposed ability to kill thousands of mosquitoes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_plants_to_keep_mosquitoes_away\"><\/span>What is the best plants to keep mosquitoes away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Best Plants To Keep Mosquitoes Away<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basil.<\/li>\n<li>Citronella.<\/li>\n<li>Lavender.<\/li>\n<li>Lemon Balm.<\/li>\n<li>Lemon Thyme.<\/li>\n<li>Marigolds.<\/li>\n<li>Rosemary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dec 14, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_name_of_the_plant_that_keeps_away_mosquitoes\"><\/span>What is the name of the plant that keeps away mosquitoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>citronella plant<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_plants_actually_repel_mosquitoes\"><\/span>Do plants actually repel mosquitoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the claims made on Mosquito Plants (lemon-scented geranium or citronella plant) sold at big box stores, <b>the plants themselves dont repel mosquitoes. Its the oil inside the leaves that have properties that can repel mosquitoes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_do_mosquitoes_hate_the_most\"><\/span>What plants do mosquitoes hate the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>11 Plants  Herbs That Naturally Repel Mosquitoes<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Citronella. Chances are, youve heard of this one before- its one of the most common ingredients in most mosquito repellents.  <\/li>\n<li>Lemon Balm.  <\/li>\n<li>Catnip.  <\/li>\n<li>Marigolds.  <\/li>\n<li>Basil.  <\/li>\n<li>Lavender.  <\/li>\n<li>Peppermint.  <\/li>\n<li>Garlic.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_attract_mosquitoes\"><\/span>What plants attract mosquitoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plants that attract mosquitoes include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flowers.<\/li>\n<li>Water lilies.<\/li>\n<li>Water hyacinths.<\/li>\n<li>Water lettuce.<\/li>\n<li>Taro.<\/li>\n<li>Papyrus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Venus_fly_traps_attract_mosquitos\"><\/span>Do Venus fly traps attract mosquitos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like how the venus fly traps works by producing a seducing nectar that draws in its prey, <b>this street lamp produces a human scent aka CO2 which attracts mosquitoes then traps them. Theres a few components at work within the lamp.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_carnivorous_plants_help_with_bugs\"><\/span>Do carnivorous plants help with bugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The result of their evolution is what makes them <b>a great way for 100% natural pest control! Carnivorous plants trap and extract nutrients from other living organisms. They have developed different mechanisms in order to trap prey. Those tools could be used for trapping various types of insects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_mosquitoes_breed_in_pitcher_plants\"><\/span>Can mosquitoes breed in pitcher plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The mosquito larvae will live in the pitcher plant until it goes through its fifth instar about 20 to 22 days after hatching.<\/b><b>They then emerge as adult mosquitoes ready to mate<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_homemade_mosquito_repellent\"><\/span>What is the best homemade mosquito repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Natural Ingredients That Repel Mosquitoes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lemon eucalyptus oil.<\/li>\n<li>Lavender.<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon oil.<\/li>\n<li>Thyme oil.<\/li>\n<li>Greek catmint oil.<\/li>\n<li>Soybean oil.<\/li>\n<li>Citronella.<\/li>\n<li>Tea tree oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_lawn_to_keep_mosquitoes_away\"><\/span>What can I put on my lawn to keep mosquitoes away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Citronella is perhaps the most well-known of these options. Citronella is a clumping grass that emits a strong aroma that covers up other scents and helps keep the bugs away. However, there are also flowering mosquito-repellent plants that can do the trick, including marigolds, pennyroyal and geraniums.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dawn_dish_soap_repel_mosquitoes\"><\/span>Does Dawn dish soap repel mosquitoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The idea that dishwashing liquid is a mosquito repellant is a myth, and its inaccurate. That doesnt mean that dishwashing liquid isnt useful for mosquito control. Because of its ability to reduce surface tension, a thin film on water can drown both larvae and adult mosquitos.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smell_does_mosquito_hate\"><\/span>What smell does mosquito hate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mosquitoes have an incredibly strong sense of smell, which they use to find accessible food sources. You can repel mosquitoes by using scents they hate, like <b>lavender, peppermint oil, geranium oil, cinnamon bark oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, catnip, rosemary, and pine oil<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_do_mosquitoes_not_like\"><\/span>What animals do mosquitoes not like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some of the plants and animals that can help cut down your mosquito problem:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marigolds. Beyond their beautiful and vibrant coloration, the scent that marigolds release make them a great natural mosquito deterrent.  <\/li>\n<li>Citronella.  <\/li>\n<li>Catnip.  <\/li>\n<li>Dragonflies.  <\/li>\n<li>Frogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Bats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jun 15, 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_plant_to_keep_mosquitoes_away\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best plant to keep mosquitoes away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Are the Best Plants to Keep Mosquitoes Away?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Citronella. Often labeled as mosquito plants in big-box stores, this leafy plant is actually a type of geranium.  <\/li>\n<li>Lavender. Lavender oils fragrant smell can help deter mosquitoes by preventing them from locating hosts.<\/li>\n<li>Marigolds.  <\/li>\n<li>Rosemary, thyme,  basil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mosquito_repelling_plants_really_work\"><\/span>Do mosquito repelling plants really work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the claims made on Mosquito Plants (lemon-scented geranium or citronella plant) sold at big box stores, <b>the plants themselves dont repel mosquitoes. Its the oil inside the leaves that have properties that can repel mosquitoes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What plant keeps mosquitoes away?Do carnivorous plants attract mosquitoes?How do I keep mosquitoes out of my yard naturally?What animal eats the most mosquitoes?What is the best plants to keep mosquitoes away?What is the name of the plant that keeps away mosquitoes?Do plants actually repel mosquitoes?What plants do mosquitoes hate the most?What plants&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145132"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145132"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145132\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}