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Another great mosquito repellent plant is lemon balm . Also known as bee balm and horsemint , this plant is from the family of mint . This plant withstands extreme climatic conditions and can easily grow even inshade .
Easy to grow and loved by cats , the catnip plant is a great mosquito repellent too . A study shows that it is 10 times more effective than DEET . Make sure you are not planting catnip with other plants , as your cat might smash the others in search of it !
Did you know that those beautiful marigold flowers are excellent at repelling mosquitoes ? They contain Pyrethrum which is present in almost all insect repellents . The unique aroma of it keeps away bugs and mosquitoes from your house , making it a healthy place to live .
Planting basil would not only repel mosquitoes and bugs , you will also have all time access to a fresh herb to give all your delicious recipes an added taste . You can even opt for lemon basil or cinnamon basil to prevent insects .

A single hair can hold the weight of a hanging apple . However , scientists don ’ t specify the dimensions of theapple .

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