"Natural Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay in Your Outdoor Space"

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Source: Prevention Magazine
"Natural Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay in Your Outdoor Space"
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TL;DR

Certain plants like citronella, lemongrass, catnip, sage, lime basil, mint, ocimum forskolei, pignut, marigold, lavender, wild lantanas, and rosemary have been found to repel mosquitoes. While some studies have focused on the oil extracted from these plants, others have found that the plants themselves can also keep mosquitoes away. These plants not only serve as natural mosquito repellents but also add beauty to your garden and can be used for cooking.

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