1 Impatiens

Impatiens is planted in rural areas. Almost every family will plant one because it is said to prevent snakes. Does that work for mosquitoes? The answer is yes

The whole plant of Impatiens contains a chemical substance, which is used for self-protection. This is a bit similar to the principle of realgar insect repellent. Mosquitoes will be far away when they are exposed to this chemical information

Key points of Impatiens maintenance: more sun exposure, more insect repellent substances will be synthesized. Less watering, see dry see wet

2 pyrethrum

Pyrethrum, as the name suggests, is a chrysanthemum plant with natural pyrethrum effect. Its stamens contain pyrethroids, which can destroy the nervous system of pests

This chemical is only aimed at pests, such as mosquitoes and flies... It is harmless to people and much safer than pesticides

Key points of pyrethrum maintenance: like weak acidic soil. You can pour potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution at ordinary times. Like warm environment, it is recommended to put it on nanyangtai

3 wormwood

Wormwood is a common pest control plant. In Chinese tradition, wormwood can ward off evil spirits and ants. It is placed in the gate and corner, which has a good insect repellent effect

Now there are many wild wormwood on the roadside and in the wild. You can dig one home and plant it on the balcony. When the wind blows, the bitter smell of wormwood leaves can drive away mosquitoes. You can also hang Wormwood Leaves by the balcony door

Key points of wormwood maintenance: avoid ponding. When the soil is dry, water it again. It's best to let the soil dry a little, otherwise the wormwood flavor will weaken and the pest control effect will become worse

Marigold

The smell of Marigold is really strong! Even if the adults with big five and thick three gather together to smell, they are dizzy, not to mention mosquitoes

As a "natural insecticide", it is often planted in parks and organic vegetable gardens to prevent and control pests. The effect is very good

Key points of marigold maintenance: it likes light. It is recommended to put it on Nanyang platform and receive sufficient sun exposure. The more sun exposure, the better the effect of insect control. Like warm and humid environment, watering once every 3 days

5 fly chasing plum

Many people may not have heard of "chasing flies and plum". But speaking of its other name - Ma Yingdan, you may know more. Many families with yards will choose to plant a few fly plum plants, not only because of its strange and beautiful flowers, but also because it can repel mosquitoes and insects

The whole plant of Prunus mume is slightly toxic. Be careful not to let children and pets get close to it

Key points for maintenance of zhujimei: it likes semi dry environment. It is recommended to water when the soil is dry, and it is not necessary to water it thoroughly at one time. Fully exposed to sunlight

6 Seven Mile incense

Qilixiang is an extremely fragrant plant. At the same time, it is also a traditional Chinese medicine, which can promote qi and blood circulation, detoxify and detumescence. For people, it's a good medicine. For mosquitoes, it's arsenic

Key points of Qilixiang maintenance: it likes warm and humid environment and Yang. It is recommended to put it on nanyangtai for maintenance. Like slightly alkaline soil, you can sprinkle some plant ash on the surface of the basin soil every month

7. Yuteng

Yuteng, a little friend living near rivers and lakes, may have heard of it. Earlier, fishermen often dug some fish vine roots, smashed them and threw them into rivers and lakes. After a while, the fish scrambled to jump out of the water. At this time, they can be easily salvaged

Rotenone contained in it plays the greatest role in the process of poisoning fish. But don't be afraid. This substance is only toxic to insects such as fish and mosquitoes, and has little harm to humans

Key points of Yuteng maintenance: shade, like humid environment, and spray water to moisturize every day. The soil should be thick and moist

8 mosquito repellent grass

The smell of mosquito repellent is very good, a little like lemon mint, fresh and refreshing. The higher the temperature, the heavier the fragrance of mosquito repellent grass, and the better the mosquito repellent effect

The smell of mosquito repellent grass can drive away more than 100 kinds of mosquitoes. Put a basin on the balcony and the mosquitoes and flies run away. And no harm to human body

Key points for maintenance of mosquito repellent grass: like warm and humid environment, be drought resistant and afraid of waterlogging, and water when the soil is dry. Like weak alkaline soil