What are the grasses that repel mosquitoes

Being bitten by mosquitoes is a very annoying thing, especially at night when people cannot fall asleep and it also causes excruciating pain. In addition, there are many viruses in the bodies of mosquitoes. Many diseases in the south are related to mosquito bites. Although some current products such as mosquito coils can effectively prevent mosquito bites, their side effects are too great and are harmful to human health. Let's take a look at some green and environmentally friendly plants that can prevent mosquitoes.

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The pitcher plant is like a spider plant. At the end of its tender green leaves, there extends a main leaf vein as thick as a pin, to which is attached a "bottle" (insect sac) about 10 cm long and green with red. The insect capsule looks a bit like a pig pitcher, so it is called pitcher plant. The "lips" of the bottle mouth are turned outwards sexily, with a small green and red leaf on top, which is like the lid of the bottle - when insects are attracted by the sweet mucus in the pitcher sac, the lid will be automatically closed, and the pitcher plant will drown the small insects with the digestive fluid in the pitcher sac, decompose the nutrients in the insect body, slowly digest them and provide nutrients for itself. It is worth noting that pitcher plants are native to tropical regions of Asia. When caring for them at home, they need to be hung in a place with bright light but no direct sunlight.

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Mosquito repellent grass, also known as mosquito-repellent grass, is a perennial herb that emits a lemon scent all year round. It not only has a mosquito repellent effect, but also has the function of purifying the air. Mosquito repellent grass can survive in temperatures above -3°C. The higher the temperature, the stronger the fragrance and the better the mosquito repellent effect. It can also be cultivated as a bonsai. Mosquito repellent grass was created by Dutch geneticist Dick who used gene fusion technology to introduce citronellal from citronella into geranium native to Africa, and cultivated it into mosquito repellent grass with mosquito repellent properties. Subsequently, Dick established a genetic company in the United States and promoted this technology on a large scale, which was later spread to Japan, Australia and other countries. A pot of 20 cm high mosquito repellent grass can effectively repel mosquitoes in a room of 10 square meters.

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Marigold is called Khakibush in Africa and is often hung under the huts of natives to drive away swarms of flies. It is also planted among tomatoes, potatoes and roses to prevent the grown flowers and fruits from becoming a feast for tiny nematodes, all of which suggests that marigold should be an effective insecticide. Marigold belongs to the Asteraceae family, an annual herb native to Mexico. The orange-yellow flowers of marigold are rich in natural lutein. The pigment has the characteristics of antioxidant, strong stability, non-toxicity and high safety. It is widely used in food, cosmetics, tobacco, medicine and poultry feed. It is very safe as a natural mosquito repellent plant.

The above is just a brief introduction to three plants that can prevent mosquitoes. These three plants will emit smells that mosquitoes hate, thus keeping them away from these places. It is a good way to prevent mosquito bites. In addition, these plants are not harmful to the human body. They can be used as ornamental plants and prevent mosquitoes at the same time. It is definitely a very good method. It is recommended to try it in areas with many mosquitoes.