Anonymous
Post 07/05/2025 20:14     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
I used a lemon verbena lotion 2 years ago that kept mosquitos off me. Just a fluke, but halfway through the summer I realized that must be why. I can’t remember the brand and am kicking myself for not remembering.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2025 15:54     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
The best chemical-free options are clothing and fans.

Fans really do work very well. It's worth setting them up if you want to dine outside, etc.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2025 15:52     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
Anonymous wrote:If you plant things that attract other bugs, you can keep the mosquito population down. This is not a quick fix.
You need native plants, and you need to leave more dead plant matter in the flower beds - sticks, leaves, etc.


This definitely won't work either. I have a very wild garden full of natives and tons of bugs - still lots of mosquitoes.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2025 08:16     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
Swallows and bats
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2025 15:22     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
One home depot bucket filled half way with water and some leave and a quarter of a mosquito dunk works for my .3 acre lot. I notice a big difference without it. I leave it under the deck.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2025 18:23     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions as to what actually works?

The internet says catnip, mint, coleus, lavender, and citronella grass. I'm looking to plant in a damp area that is in nearly full shade.



The best shade plants that repel mosquitos are the ones you spray with bifenthrin.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2025 13:49     Subject: plants that repel mosquitos, nearly full shade
Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions as to what actually works?

The internet says catnip, mint, coleus, lavender, and citronella grass. I'm looking to plant in a damp area that is in nearly full shade.



Plants don't repel mosquitos. Eliminating standing water and damp, rotting plants/foliage will help, though.