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title: "What plant helps repel mosquitos for my kids sake ? Please help"
description: "What plant helps repel mosquitos for my kids sake ? Please help"
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author: "ChicanoWey"
published: "2023-04-10T16:01:24.681Z"
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# What plant helps repel mosquitos for my kids sake ? Please help

_Posted by ChicanoWey on 2023-04-10_

What plant helps repel mosquitos for my kids sake ? Please help

## 8 comments

### Ada commented on 2023-04-10

I think marigolds are good for that

#### ChicanoWey replied on 2023-04-10

Thank you will look into it

### Bug commented on 2023-04-10

Marigold like the other commenter said is great for just being planted nearby, Basil is best for making a natural mosquito repellent if you’re just out for a short while.

#### ChicanoWey replied on 2023-04-10

🙏🏼💯👍🏼thanks

### ABucketOfPlants commented on 2023-04-10

Venus fly traps! They won’t deter any bugs, but it’ll make a good snack out of them, benefiting both your kids and the Venus fly trap!

#### ChicanoWey replied on 2023-04-11

That’s funn 👍🏼 will add those

### InkedgirlC commented on 2023-04-11

Lavender, cats mint , basil. I put lavender and basil in planters all around the deck

#### ChicanoWey replied on 2023-04-11

Basil also benefits with food !!! Lol  
Cats mint ? Will look into it

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