10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes 🦟🚫

[@jamesprigioni]

SHARE THIS VIDEO TO HELP KEEP THE MOSQUITOES AWAY! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:11 The Three Prong Approach to Reduce and Repel Mosquitos 00:30 Citronella 00:53 Lemon Grass 01:11 Peppermint 01:50 Garlic and Garlic Spray 02:32 Marigolds 02:47 Lavender 03:06 Basil 03:34 Rosemary 04:05 Scented Geraniums 04:27 Lemon Balm 04:57 Oregano 05:13 Sage 05:18 Eucalyptus 05:19 Catnip 05:31 How To Reduce Mosquitos and Elimnate their Larvae 06:16 How To Draw in Predators to Mosquitos 07:07 A Few Natural DEET Free Products to Deter and Repel Mosquitos 08:30 Why it’s Important to Reduce and Repel Mosquitos 08:58 Final Thoughts Links for the products I used in the description Thanks for the kind words and support 😁🐕❤

[@dianehansen7640]

There are several of these plants in my raised bed garden. Haven’t had a problem with mosquitoes this year!! Hurray for Mother Nature!!

[@KeveryKat]

Which ones? It's funny, there are several people who commented this too! I'm in Florida, the mosquitoes are horrible here

[@terridee9637]

I’m sitting out here on our deck with 7 of these plants within 6 feet of me!!! No mosquitoes in sight❤❤❤❤

[@KeveryKat]

7 of which plants

[@terridee9637]

@@KeveryKat 7 different ones. Lavender. Citronella. Etc

[@lorireeve2322]

In Australia, one of our popular bug repellents is called "BUG-grrrrr Off" and I don't mind using it. It actually smells really nice. It doesn't have any of the nasties in it. It uses Lemon Eucalyptus oil to keep mosquitoes and a whole heap of other insects away, including ticks.

[@jenibean823]

❤ Tuck! ❤ He’s such a good gardener.

[@MichaelRei99]

I really like the idea of using rosemary. It is such a pleasant odor and is easy to grow.

[@KawakebAstra]

Thx James .. yes dunks work .. also peppermint essential oil mixed w water in a spray bottle keeps mosquitoes off ,) Love U ‘n precious Tuck🙏♥️🕊🤲

[@sweethallewis]

Thank you so much! This is right on time. The mosquitoes have been tearing me up!❤❤

[@isabellakhadka5723]

Don’t forget oleander! Helps keep all sorts of bugs away. In Italy ‘autostrada die fiori’ is a very long highway lines on either side with oleander bushes to keep mosquitoes and other flying bugs off the windshields of cars. Maybe look into it?

[@MrBiswas123]

I went to a village themed eco resort, they have a circle of lemon grass plants in the centre. And there was significantly less mosquitoes.

[@FreedomLovinLady]

Thank you for the great video James, love your content and the Boss :). I wanted to add for all of us who have garden "bosses" of our own that it is very important to make sure any plants we place in a space that our dogs have access to are non-toxic to our furry family members. There are many lists of toxic and non-toxic plants, such as with the ASPCA, but I always like looking up each one I want to add to the garden separately on multiple reliable sites. I keep an excel worksheet with my findings so I can refence past research and not have to memorize or research the same plants again. The most surprising example I found was the one time I didn't research before ordering seeds, and had ordered items to make medicinally helpful supplies. I almost went ahead and planted the seeds, but decided to look the new ones up, and I believe that saved my pups. St John's Wort is a great medicinal plant, but it is not simply toxic to dogs, it's highly toxic...dogs cannot touch the seeds, much less the leaves or ingest even a small amount. I was so surprised that I through the seeds away. A few of the repellent options mentioned in this video can have some level of toxic effects on your dogs and/or cats. Be sure to research each one before adding it to areas your pets can access, especially since some animals are more sensitive or have known allergies they deal with already. Some are only a problem if ingested in larger amounts, but some do not take much to cause your pet a problem. A few common garden plants such as onions are somewhat toxic to dogs, but most dogs have the good sense not to taste them more than one small time, so it's relatively safe. Other dogs are major chewers and cannot be trusted around any potential hazards, so it really pays to know your pet's habits. By all means repel the pests, but be wise and thoughtful in your choices to protect your "Garden Bosses" 🥰. God bless!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Thank you!! Those bugggarz are so so bad this year here in Ontario Canada. Just got mosquito dunks (bti) in the mail this week to make up trap buckets of water to reduce population. Also putting pieces in my rain barrels that I water all my flower planters with. My garlic and marigolds don't seem to be working or maybe because there are just so many. Lots of beautiful dragonfly around taking care of business for sure.

[@the6ixgardener321]

Agreed, they are bad in Ajax, and for some reason, my area specifically

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

YEA! 🎉 I have ALL these planted except marigolds and lemon balm. I guess it was intuitively a great idea to start an herb garden near my rain barrels. However with my blood type I still use dunks and repellent, but it really makes a difference. Thanks James!👍🏽💕🦋

[@andrewwerth8312]

I wish lemon balm worked, but at least for me, it doesn't. I have a meadow at the rear of my yard where a ton of lemon balm grows as a weed. I can be out there pulling the plants, smelling like Pledge, and yet this is the part of my yard where mosquitoes are the worst. 😢

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

@@andrewwerth8312 🤣😮😘

[@kathleenthayer2630]

I agree with James. I have found any plant with odd scent works. I use dryer sheets. I attach to clothing and rub on my cloths.

[@foodandhealth-84]

It's great. Thank you for sharing, the video is really helpful

[@CynthiaJKress]

Hi James! Thanks for showing me the ropes when it comes to mosquitoes. I needed that! I like to draw the birds in to help take care of mosquitoes, because some of them take care of the mosquitoes.

[@iriszee129]

The misquitos feast on me everytime I go out to the garden. I counted 20 bites a few days ago so this video is perfect timing!!

[@iwona4685]

I'm happy to see no toxic collar on Tuck

[@we2824]

❤❤💚💚❤❤Tuck, May you always be Everlasting! Such a hard worker!! James doesn't do too bad either

[@hillaryburdick9313]

Tuck is so cute as always! ❤❤❤❤. He reminds me of my recently adopted dog Charlie (also a terrier)! Thanks for another good video!

[@jamesprigioni]

Awe!!! Charlie sounds like he will be a sweet pup! Congratulations to you and Charlie 🐕❤️

[@hillaryburdick9313]

@@jamesprigioni thank you so much! He’s a mixed breed, but I’m pretty sure he has Jack Russell in him. He is 6 years old and has lots of personality like Tuck. 😊

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[@derekgore1268]

James, have you thought about getting a young sister or brother for Tuck? Tuck is getting on now and he needs to train his successor on how to guard the garden. Many of us watch your videos to see Tuck, as he is the boss :)

[@nancyschindler4844]

I was interested in knowing what breed of dog Tuck is. We love terriers and our aged nearly 17 year old Cairn is hanging in there. We got a buddy for him in 2019. We have found that we like having 2 dogs and being senior citizens our Cairns at 25 lbs each are a bit of a heft. The next buddy needs to be a terrier but lighter, no less feisty.

[@derekgore1268]

@@nancyschindler4844 Tuck is, I believe an Australian Silky Terrier. Some people call them Sydney Silkys. My wife & I have 3 of them :)

[@MichaelRei99]

I’m sure the thought has come to mind. Different people deal with this subject differently. James will handle it in the way he sees fit.

[@pennyrarick9907]

Tuck is a Yorkie 😊​@@nancyschindler4844

[@iwona4685]

@@derekgore1268 not a yorkie?

[@kimsay9294]

Yes it’s true! I have 8 of these plants except citronella & lemon balm. I am going to get this weekend❤❤❤thanks

[@steev927]

These are all really good tips for keeping mosquitoes away from your planting areas, and anyone with a mosquito problem should definitely follow all these informative instructions. That being said, if you don't have mosquito problems, and have deer / other pest problems, masking the human scent isn't a great idea. I know they sell predator scents like coyote and fox scent to deter a lot of critters in NJ, but masking your human scent is really dependent on your current situation.

[@tinkerbelle7449]

Great mosquito repellent tips! Thank you for sharing. Looks like Tuck knows how to stay cool in the garden.♥♥♥

[@joycebovee5818]

I usually buy two citronella plants each year; however, this year I had propagated some citronella plants and didn’t have to buy any! It was awesome dude. Lol.

[@julianakwong9703]

Thanks!

[@jacki-myoung1222]

Thanks James for sharing this but I didn’t realise mosquitoes came to your side of the hemisphere . Really appreciate it. Lots of love for Tuck ❤❤❤❤🥒🐶.

[@FebeSimoneDancier]

🙆🏻‍♀️🍊thank you for sharing. I have found all of these suggestions helpful. Sometimes science can be biased and limited based on its parameters. Thank you for sharing. You are a gift to gardeners.

[@gagardenscapes]

I love Sally Anders repellant. Other great advice James!

[@rachelfox3928]

This is great! Thank you! 🎉❤ I'm excited to introduce Oregano and Basil into the garden next year! And I need to build a bat house/bat box.

[@GrowerStatusT73]

Can’t wait to receive all my mosquito plants thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@samanthahoos9827]

❤ I only don’t grow eucalyptus and citranella, but grow all the others. Everyone gets a kick that I don’t have mosquitoes even with a swampy pond/brook part of my property, but I love bits and plants to make my property lovely to hang out in day and night. I even have 3 regular bats every night possibly because I put up bird and bat houses along the property line trees. 😊

[@MamihARYATaiwan]

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[@roottrackerzbyyaira]

Awesome video! I'd like to add that my pink geraniums on our walk way are also mosquito deterrent 😊

[@keemandikotravels]

Love ur channel and of course Tuck

[@Healingwithnature_NghiaTran]

I have watched you videos for years. Thanks for sharing your experience. Always love to see Tuck snack on cucumber or carrot!

[@queen.mama.slots.5977]

Love 💕 you and Tuck ❤️thank you both for the great information.

[@twelvesmylimit]

Thank you, especially re the BTI info!

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thanks James and Tuck.

[@josiashikawa9006]

Love your channel ❤! Thank you so much for sharing good stuff with us 😊

[@anarr7411]

Love your videos! Tuck is always munching on something😂😂

[@hcambo5373]

Nice work ❤❤🎉

[@heini5399]

Love your dog!!!❤ and your videos.

[@ronniebrace2917]

This was very helpful! Thank you. Hey Tuck❤❤

[@tonyajackson8827]

❤️Tuck!❤ Thank you for this video, I hope to get some of these into my raised beds :)

[@nancyschindler4844]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤hearts for Tuck! 😊

[@beckyp9700]

Thank you for sharing this important information! I did not know Peppermint repelled mosquitos. Good to know! Thank you for sharing this wonderful information and Tuck! See you in the next one. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@plarbl2]

I would add 3 things. 1. is Lavender, although it can be toxic to your pets. If you have a pot and standing planters. use it there and it stays out of the animals paths. It also works for gnats. 2. If you can withstand it long sleeve shirts. I used to hate them, but I tried it, and if they are around. I don't feel it. 3. As you see James wears blue. A lot of bugs stay off of you if they see you wearing blue. In fact, countries such as Japan, China, and Thailand wear blue when out in the forest and out in their field, and it is not only because you can see blue, it also repels most bugs other than a regular fly.

[@ARoseGrowsInHarlem]

❤❤❤❤ for Tuck. Wonderful plant tips! Thank you!

[@sas2sas210]

Salut ! J'ai presque toutes ces plantes au potager, et quand j'y vais les mosquitos me mangent 😁 ♥️ For tuck

[@esmysyield2023]

I work at a big box store as a plant waterer. I start before dawn. And the first 3 plants you mentioned are together in the same area along with lavender, basil, and rosemary. And that area has the most misquitoes in the whole department. Not scientific but the welps are all the proof I need that they dont work

[@RandomRads]

He: Pepper mint a great mosquito repellent Me: 😂

[@AnyKeyLady]

Great video James! I have quite a few of those mentioned and wondered if i can make a water based tea with those and spray us down to keep the mozzies away? Might leave the garlic out though so it doesn't keep the humans away too! lol I got bitten as our temps are rising this week and it's been humid all year but yes typical they bit me on the outer knobbly bit of my elbow of all places! I tend to swell up a bit too so wonder if something like calendula or chamomile would help? I have a lot of herbs and trap crop flowers and also growing more flowers for pollinators. Just touching on homoeopathy more now. I have always just used lavender and rosemary in organza bags in the closets to keep the moths and bugs out but a natural bug repellent spray would be great for sensitive skin. Take care and have a great week

[@layz_her2673]

Love this!! Thanks James!

[@SarahBahou]

I've had good luck with the mosquito bits!

[@MaryMorgan-l7i]

Thanks again James &Tuck ❤❤❤

[@garfielda34]

❤❤❤❤ for Tuck and great tips!

[@GillianHannaOP]

Great job 👏 ❣️

[@sherrylingenfelter8991]

Tuck wants a carrot 🥕 dad. Please & thank you. 💙💙💙 Great video!

[@Grow_with_Michael]

This is very helpful!

[@scurge1971]

You forgot a really good one , Yarrow is very good at repelling mosquitoes can be rubbed on the skin for a natural repellant and grow's VERY easily because it's basically a weed. I couldn't get rid of what is growing wild in my yard if I wanted to...lol PS: please give Tuck a good belly rub for me 🐶

[@comanchebattles]

Linalool is one of my favorite terpenes, limonene is also a top contender. camphor isn't too bad either.

[@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483]

Hi James, my name is Jordan. I am a visually impaired person from Ireland. That also has autism and I love horticulture. I have recently gained a level four in horticulture and I’m on my way to achieving a level five in horticulture and I’m wondering how to plant the legs of basil, lemongrass and peppermint and especially the likes of vegetables you previously mention like tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs, and I’ve applied the method of removing the top flowers of my tomato plant to get more fruit

[@curtwinkle2010]

Great video, do you have something for biting flies?

[@gardeningwithkirk]

Good day to you from Gardening with kirk

[@pedroalvarez7841]

thank you dude!

[@susanringler6069]

Gold fish in a standing water pond works too. They eat the mosquito eggs

[@feleciamcmillan4850]

Thank you so much❤

[@jchain1268]

Can you PLEASE make a video on how to keep squirrels out of your beds! They are driving me nuts!

[@sf55514]

❤❤❤ for Tuck and all.

[@sunshinehell]

I would like to know if the wristband is a one time use product.

[@teenminuteRealLife2016]

Common Sage, Garlic, Bee Balm, Lemon Balm, Marigolds, Lavender (Provence), Lemon Scented Geraniums, Catmint, Mums/Chrysanthemum, (Painted), Thyme, Eucalyptus, Basil, Lantana, Hummingbird Mint, Rosemary, Aegeratum, Citronella Grass.

[@greg2337]

Ive had mosquitos land ON the citronella plant. Ive crushed leaves and put them around my chair outdoors. Hasnt done anything yet. But i'll just have to keep trying.

[@Serendipity_Strawberry_Farm]

James I just wanted to double check whether those mosquito bits where safe if the dragonflies drank the water or if my chickens got to it? Many Thanks Theresa Australia

[@patriciarice3851]

I need something to repel Yellowjackets!!…..They are massive this year!!

[@rickwarner516]

Thanks

[@Mrsgatita1991]

Have you tried wondercide ?

[@kristenburkett4274]

You said scented geraniums. Is there such a thing as unscented? I thought all flowers had a scent, or does the plant itself smell even when it's not blooming? I've tried those bracelets before. You would need about a dozen just to protect your arms and legs. Because they only seemed to work for that one area near my wrist. But mine was a different brand than that one. Maybe there are some that are better.

[@JstcountryGirl]

I need my entire yard filled with these. Here in S. Louisiana the mosquitoes need to pay rent. They are horrible.

[@knieshiacupp5326]

😂😂😂

[@MissBabalu102]

I wonder what State you are in?

[@alaminsiddik2165]

Hi those metal raise beds deter slugs away? I'm in uk have a serious slug issue

[@byefelicia7003]

HEY TUCK! 😍

[@IamTheAliKat]

I have a pond. I have dragonflies, bats, basil, peppermint, citronella, rosemary, lavender, sage, lemon balm, and oregano. I use vanilla, cinnamon, Coleman spray, scented wrist bands, etc...and I get eaten alive in 10 seconds. 😒

[@lynnhickerson8504]

We collect rainwater to use on our garden and plants. The bees and unfortunately my cat even though he has water. Does bti hurt the bees, cat, or my plants?

[@cmc6295]

Good info. ❤ hot Tuck, even when he's hot, he's cool.

[@ionechisholme7552]

Thanks but are they safe for cats

[@ShellyMcDonnell123]

Yeah, plants that repel mosquitos! For Tuck! ❤❤❤❤❤!

[@KeveryKat]

Do these plants repel bees and butterflies?

[@anniefeng3795]

I have all these plants in the garden… still a ton of mosquitos

[@ClickinChicken]

have you seen the prices on Mosquito spray, and shrink-flation? Forget about it!

[@gracepermaculture9512]

Pennyroyal has been used as an insect repellent for a long time. It has a ridiculously pungent smell

[@Hardstyler981]

From my experiemce Number 1 plant to keep mosquitos dead instead of away is plants that attrack dragonflies, just 1 eats 100 a day

[@alaskansummertime]

You forgot shoo fly. I grow a ton of that to keep bugs out of my garden. I'm not sure how well any plant works on large infestations. I have a small cabin in a Alaska swamp filled with wild geraniums. I also planted shoo fly all around. Mosquitoes are still swarming. I do know that you can see a visible pest free zone around shoo fly growing in a garden. Pests will eat young shoo fly but healthy adult ones nothing will touch it.

[@richardsypert5993]

Where do you get seeds and what zones does it grow well in

[@homegardening8]

Keren 😊👍

[@ayelean9397]

Let’s GO! :)

[@marcoloretto1185]

I’m confused because I was under the impression that mosquitoes were attracted by the CO2 that we breathe out. But I know these things work

[@JohnTaylor-aftrwjt]

Bedbugs are attracted to our c02 but I'm not so sure about mosquitoes

[@sandrabrown6860]

💙💙💙 TUCK 💙💙💙🌱🌱

[@extropiantranshuman]

I'd say bottlebrush and strawberry tree could help, but I don't know 100%. I eat mint and it works better than DEET. I also rub california white sage wherever mosquitos try to bite - it helps too. I'd say - instead of showing how to kill mosquito larva (which isn't really ethical to do) - why not show us which plants in the garden might attract moquitos - so we avoid those??

[@marccawood]

How starved must Tuck be to be eating a cucumber! 😂

[@j-5474-k9z]

No catnip, bro?

[@jamesprigioni]

I mentioned it 👍

[@j-5474-k9z]

@@jamesprigioni my bad, I missed that