HouseholdTried-and-true tip
Basil and lavender as scent plants against mosquitoes
Lavender, basil and other scented plants are said to deter mosquitoes on the balcony or by the window.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Potted plants (lavender, basil, catnip or thyme)
How to do it
- Place the plants near a window or on the balcony.
- Keep them well tended.
Sources
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- heidelberg24.de (opens in a new tab)
Lavendel, Katzenminze , Basilikum oder Thymian sollen Stechmücken abschrecken – wenngleich mit begrenzter Wirkung, wie der NDR betont.
