Commonly found in most homes and gardens, geraniums are known to repel cabbage worms, leafhoppers and red spider mites. However, a special variety of geranium known as the citronella geranium or mosquito plant has been known to repel mosquitoes. This plant contains citronella oil, the same oil that is contained in citronella candles, that can be released when the leaves are rubbed or crushed.
May 11, 2017
Commonly found in most homes and gardens, geraniums are known to repel cabbage worms, leafhoppers and red spider mites. However, a special variety of geranium known […]
May 11, 2017
What many people dont realize is mosquitoes breed in standing water, and they dont need much. A bottle cap full of water can produce hundreds of […]
May 11, 2017
Regularly clean your gutters to prevent mosquito breeding and potential subterranean termite activity, especially Formosan subterranean termites. Dr. Matthew T. Messenger Program Manager and Staff Entomologist […]
May 11, 2017
When you spend time outdoors, you dont want to worry about the possibility of mosquitoes biting you or your family. In order to effectively reduce mosquito […]
May 11, 2017
Johnsons Baby Powder on exposed skin will help control mosquito bites. The powder dries up pores, reducing the carbon dioxide emissions that attract mosquitos to human […]
