What is the smell that mosquitoes are afraid of?

Keywords Artemisia annua, pyrethrum, Artemisia argyi,

As the weather gets warmer, plants that can repel mosquitoes have become the focus of attention. Mosquito net vanilla is such a plant. It is an aromatic geraniaceae plant, its genetic structure has been changed, and it has only been introduced from Australia in recent years. Plants are drought-tolerant, can grow and mature within half a year, and can survive if properly maintained 10 year? 15 years, and its branches and leaves can be changed at will, which has high ornamental value. Mosquito net vanilla gives off a fresh and elegant lemon fragrance, which has a good mosquito repellent effect indoors, but it has no toxic side effects on human body. The higher the temperature, the more fragrance it emits, and the better the mosquito repellent effect. According to the test, a pot of mosquito net vanilla with a crown width of more than 30 cm can drive away mosquitoes in a room with an area of more than 10 square meter. In addition, a plant called pyrethrum contains pyrethrins, which can also effectively repel mosquitoes.

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Artemisia argyi, cordate telosma and jasmine can repel mosquitoes! But don't put cordate telosma indoors! You can put it on the balcony!

Mosquito-repellent incense, electric mosquito-repellent incense tablets and mosquito killers have good mosquito-killing effects, but they are harmful to human health, especially to infants. Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? In the beautiful plant world, many flowers and plants not only have ornamental value, but also can repel mosquitoes.

Cordate telosma: also known as cordate telosma, it is native to tropical America. Leaf blade cordate, margin pilose. Every summer and autumn, clusters of yellow-green bell-shaped flowers will bloom in the axils of leaves, and when they go to the treetops in the same month, they will float out bursts of fragrance, which makes mosquitoes afraid. It is a good mosquito repellent.

Lavender: It's a kind of small blue-purple flower. Originated in the Mediterranean, it likes to be dry, and its flowers are like wheat ears, which usually bloom in June. Lavender itself has insecticidal effect. People usually put sachets made of lavender in the cupboard, and some put them in the bedroom to repel mosquitoes.

Nepenthes: It is a typical insect-eating plant. It has strange leaves and a rectangular "insect catching bottle" hanging at the top. The bottle mouth has a lid, which can be opened and closed. There are dozens of pitcher plants, and different kinds of insect traps are different in shape, size and color. Nepenthes can be used as medicine to treat hepatitis, stomachache, hypertension and cold, and it is also an expert in mosquito catching.

Geranium: geranium is full of flowers and can adapt to all parts of the country. In the hot season, place it in an outdoor cool environment; Watch it in a bright room in the cold season. Geranium has a unique smell that makes mosquitoes and flies run away.

Qilixiang: This is a small shrub that is evergreen all the year round. It is umbrella-shaped, with many branches, bright leaves, dense flowers and white. After flowering, it can bear red berries, which adds beauty to the simple room. Touch its leaves, you will feel a thick sweet fragrance, which has a good mosquito repellent effect.

Cordyceps sinensis: A kind of compositae herb, it can grow to 1 m high, with small yellow flowers and hundreds of flower heads. There is mucus around each flower head, just like five little fingers sticking out, which is very interesting. As long as there are small mosquitoes on it, they will be stuck. After that, the insect will be slowly digested by it as its growth nutrition. If the dust is digested without a trace after a few days, put a pot in the pot to catch mosquitoes and vacuum at home.

Mosquito repellent vanilla: The lemon twist fragrance emitted by mosquito repellent vanilla is mainly citronellal, citronellol and other aromatic natural essential oils with mosquito repellent effect to achieve the purpose of mosquito repellent.