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Old 30-06-2009, 03:58 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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"Lilah Morgan" wrote in message
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Anyone know which herbs can be used to make an effective repellant for
mosquitoes?

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Lemongrass (citronella), Garlic, Marigold, Rosemary, Sage. Oily smelly
herbs seem to work best. Rub them on to you or put anyone of them into a
tinfoil
pouch on a grill or above a candle. Smells pretty anyway.