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To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin. Any variety of basil can repel mosquitoes but it is advisable to use lemon basil cinnamon basil and Peruvian basil since they have the strongest fragrances.he rosemary herb contains an essential oil which acts as a natural mosquito repellent. Grow rosemary in pots then shift it indoors in winter, since the plant does not tolerate long periods of cold climate.
4. Use mosquito repelling plants and flowers to beautify your space while repelling mosquitoes. It sounds too good to be true, but it actually helps! You can use rosemary, basil, lemon verbena and mint to ward off mosquitoes.lso check any plant saucers, rain-barrel lids, and furniture or grill covers. 2. Keep grass cut, bushes trimmed, and remove piles of lawn cuttings or debris. Mosquitoes like moist, cool areas and will hide in tall grass or bushes during the heat of the day.