Looking for a Weapon in the War Against Mosquitos
 

Hello All,

I heard tell of a plant/green that can aid in repelling mosquitoes. Is this
true? If so, what is it? I live the second worst state in the country for
these suckers (Delaware) and I need something to keep my yard under control
so my daughter can play without fear of being eaten alive.

Troy

"T.D. Hilton" wrote:
Hello All,

I heard tell of a plant/green that can aid in repelling mosquitoes. Is
this true? If so, what is it? I live the second worst state in the
country for these suckers (Delaware) and I need something to keep my yard
under control so my daughter can play without fear of being eaten alive.

Troy

Lemon thyme.

I used a citronella scented gardenia plant a few years ago. It
did have a strong scent.
http://www.google.com/search?num=50&...22&btnG=Search

TP


Steveo wrote:
"T.D. Hilton" wrote:

Hello All,

I heard tell of a plant/green that can aid in repelling mosquitoes. Is
this true? If so, what is it? I live the second worst state in the
country for these suckers (Delaware) and I need something to keep my yard
under control so my daughter can play without fear of being eaten alive.

Troy


Lemon thyme.

I know you did, and so did everyone else.

Lemon thyme works -much- better.

(top posting blows)

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TP wrote:
I used a citronella scented gardenia plant a few years ago. It
did have a strong scent.
http://www.google.com/search?num=50&...itronella+s c
ented+plant%22&btnG=Search

TP

Steveo wrote:
"T.D. Hilton" wrote:

Hello All,

I heard tell of a plant/green that can aid in repelling mosquitoes. Is
this true? If so, what is it? I live the second worst state in the
country for these suckers (Delaware) and I need something to keep my
yard under control so my daughter can play without fear of being eaten
alive.

Troy


Lemon thyme.

"T.D. Hilton" wrote in message
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Hello All,

I heard tell of a plant/green that can aid in repelling mosquitoes. Is
this
true? If so, what is it? I live the second worst state in the country for
these suckers (Delaware) and I need something to keep my yard under
control
so my daughter can play without fear of being eaten alive.

Troy



You might try lemongrass " (cymbopogon citratus) it's a tender perennial,
They don't like to be frozen hence the word tender, can grow to 3-4' tall
and 12-15" spread. In sun, part shade, to shade. Very strong lemon aroma
also used in Thai and eastern cooking. Scent tends to repell mosquitoes.
Essential oils are used in repellent products as alternative to deet
containing products. Check your local nursery for more details availability
and hardiness in your zone.

joe