I made this page because I know a lot of people have the same main question as I did when I heard about mosquito plants. You hear about all the machines, chemicals, etc. to get rid of nature?s biggest pest, but still have the question.
Do mosquito plants do the trick?
Before we look into the effectiveness the mosquito plants have, let?s look at some background information on the subject.
Made of citronella grass and scented geranium, the mosquito plant blends well to give out an odor that keeps mosquitoes away. These can be purchased just about anywhere when summer is about to start.
When buying mosquito plants, you need to think of where you want to put them. Most claim they work the best in areas with a lot of people walking. The odors are put out at a higher rate with such interaction.
Bug sprays always seem to be so over-produced. You have all kinds of chemicals that smell weird thrown onto your body, and you feel sticky. If you want an organic way of keeping them off of you, the mosquito plant has oils you can rub on your skin. Just make sure you aren?t allergic to the plant before spreading it.
Planting a new mosquito plant also needs to be done somewhere that is warm and dry. This is so it will grow to be big, thus putting out more mosquito repellent.
The cost of these mosquito plants vary depending on the size you want. A small one can cost just 5 dollars, while big ones cost around 50 dollars. These are available at all the local nurseries and green houses.
Online retailers also offer great deals if you want to go that route. They will ship to your doorstep if you want, and for usually cheaper than local stores. If you want a large variety, this might be your best option to buy a mosquito plant. - 30195
Do mosquito plants do the trick?
Before we look into the effectiveness the mosquito plants have, let?s look at some background information on the subject.
Made of citronella grass and scented geranium, the mosquito plant blends well to give out an odor that keeps mosquitoes away. These can be purchased just about anywhere when summer is about to start.
When buying mosquito plants, you need to think of where you want to put them. Most claim they work the best in areas with a lot of people walking. The odors are put out at a higher rate with such interaction.
Bug sprays always seem to be so over-produced. You have all kinds of chemicals that smell weird thrown onto your body, and you feel sticky. If you want an organic way of keeping them off of you, the mosquito plant has oils you can rub on your skin. Just make sure you aren?t allergic to the plant before spreading it.
Planting a new mosquito plant also needs to be done somewhere that is warm and dry. This is so it will grow to be big, thus putting out more mosquito repellent.
The cost of these mosquito plants vary depending on the size you want. A small one can cost just 5 dollars, while big ones cost around 50 dollars. These are available at all the local nurseries and green houses.
Online retailers also offer great deals if you want to go that route. They will ship to your doorstep if you want, and for usually cheaper than local stores. If you want a large variety, this might be your best option to buy a mosquito plant. - 30195
