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- Fragrance Geraniums: Are they really effective against mosquitoes?
- Essential oils keep mosquitoes away
- How safe is this mosquito repellent?
- Put on the balcony or the window sill
- Which varieties are particularly recommended?
- Tips & Tricks
Scented geraniums on the balcony keep annoying mosquitoes away
Fragrance Geraniums: Are they really effective against mosquitoes?
Fragrance geraniums are low maintenance, look beautiful and they are even edible. Whether to enrich desserts with a fine citrus aroma or mint flavor or to prepare an aromatic tea - they convince. In addition, they are known to deter annoying mosquitoes.
Essential oils keep mosquitoes away
These are essential oils that are contained in the leaves of the geranium. They emit an intense scent - depending on the type and variety citrusy, minty or fruity-dry. Of course, the scent has the function of repelling pests. Even mosquitoes should be able to keep away the contained essential oils.
But it is not only mosquitoes who are more wary of direct contact with a scented geranium. Also wasps, brakes, bees, ants and moths remain at a distance. But is that really so or only sales mesh of various garden centers and hardware stores?
How safe is this mosquito repellent?
To be honest, this mosquito repellent is just as insecure as many other mosquito repellents on the market. Some mosquitoes just can not be stopped if their bloodlust is too big. But it depends on a try! After all, this is a protective agent that does not harm the environment.
Put on the balcony or the window sill
For example, place the scented geranium on your balcony, your terrace or on the window sill in the bedroom. The scent against mosquitoes should be particularly effective if you rub on the leaves, for example just before going to bed. He can also be released well in a fragrance lamp.
Which varieties are particularly recommended?
There are species such as Pelargonium x citrosmum, Pelargonium crispum, Pelargonium citronella, Pelargonium quercifolia and Pelargonium abrotanifolium, which are considered to be most effective against mosquitoes. If you intend to fend off the mosquitoes with the scented geranium, suggest the following intense fragrant varieties:
Tips & Tricks
Even if the scented geranium does not bloom - that does not matter! In contrast to other plants that keep mosquitoes away with their flower scent alone, the scented geranium does not need to flower to repel insects.