Hate Mosquitos and other bugs?

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Mosquitoes and flies can effectively discourage spending time outdoors on summer evenings. While the fight with them in the garden often misses the goal, the presence of insects can be significantly reduced in smaller objects, such as a patio, balcony, terrace or gazebo. One of the ways is the cultivation of plants that give off a repellent scent.




Effective fight with mosquitoes and other insects is not entirely possible. All activities are carried out to reduce their population to the greatest extent. Places with excessive thick trees and bushes should be eliminated in the garden. If you have a pond you should use a cascade or a pump to limit the development of larvae (mosquitoes prefer "standing" water). The natural enemies of the above mentioned insects are birds (especially swifts) and bats, so it is worth to mount nesting boxes and houses for them. The above methods will help to some extent. Of course, the balcony, covered terrace and gazebo are easier to protect than open spaces. Although no solution gives a full guarantee, the right treatments can provide you with a lot of peace. It is useful to grow repellent plants.

What works against mosquitoes?

The most well-known mosquito repellents are plectranthus coleoides. Its aromatic leaves give off an intense odor, unpleasant to insects. In addition, it grows very well in the shade, a place where there is an increased problem with mosquitoes. In the sun, it can burn and die. Regardless of the position of the plant, constant access to water should be ensured as it is sensitive to overdrying. This risk can also be reduced by placing a Hydrobox in the ground under the plant.

During summer, you can plant myrtle on the balcony or patio. The plant needs space. It likes frequent spraying. It is sensitive to low temperatures, so it is best to move it indoors in September. Aromatic herbs such as thyme, basil, catnip, lemon balm, peppermint and marjoram also act as a repellents to insects. Growing these herbs has many advantages: it helps to get rid of the insects problem, it allows creating original compositions with flowering plants and at the same time provides fresh spices in the kitchen.

What about flies and other insects?


Geraniums are a good "repellent" for leafhoppers, beetles, and the Small White. They have small requirements and are characterized by large ball-shaped bloom. They work well on both sunny and slightly shady positions. In the shade you can grow fragrant geranium (angina) - the only known decorative species from the leaves. Thyme has a similar effect.


Constant access to water should be ensured as it is sensitive to overdrying. This risk can also be reduced by placing a Hydrobox in the ground under the plant. It will help you to ensure that you don't under or over water your garden. Here is where you can find Hydrobox:
http://gohydrobox.com/choose-product/
http://thundertradeil.com/products/

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