There are plants in nature that are unwelcome to some insects, in particular the plants that keep mosquitoes away are also used industrially to create anti mosquito products.

We can take advantage of the same principles by keeping them on our terraces and balconies to naturally protect ourselves from these pesky insects.

Lemongrass

It has a lemon-like fragrance and is industrially extracted to create mosquito-repellent candles.

Lavender

The same scent we find pleasant deters mosquitoes from approaching

Fragrant leaf geraniums

These particular geraniums secrete a scent unwelcome to mosquitoes

Mint

Use its leaves by rubbing them on the bites, they will relieve the discomfort.

Ericriso

The infusion of this plant spread on the skin keeps mosquitoes away

Andiroba

It naturally keeps bugs away. It is used to make candles and mosquito torch oil

Pongamia

It is used to make biofuel and also to make mosquito repellent lotions