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Mosquito Problems, Decorate with Geraniums

I have a severe mosquito problem at my home. Only outside, thankfully, but that's where I like to spend all of my time. I don't have any standing water that I'm aware of but my lot is surrounded by pine trees. What can I do to get rid of them? I am getting anywhere from 3 to 50 bites (yes, that many) every time I walk outside for more than 5 minutes. I'm miserable. Please help!

Maggie from Virginia

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RE: Mosquito Problems, Decorate with Geraniums

I live in Houston, Texas, USA and we have mosquitos all year round, even in the winter.

I tried the Bounce dryer sheets and they didn't work for me, but I sure smelled nice!

Good luck!

Post by metroplex

RE: Mosquito Problems, Decorate with Geraniums

I live in NCR, India. Have tried using potted lemongrass and marigold placed next to doors. No effect. Did not crush the leaves though. In my next round of trials I will crush some leaves while they are still attached to the plant because I don't like rubbing anything on my skin.

I have also tried putting a few drops of lemongrass or citronella oil in water and heating it in lamps available for this purpose. However this too seems to have no or negligible effect.

What can be more efective is to burn 'mosquito coils' available in India outside the doors that are used for exiting the house.

Post By AM (Guest Post)

RE: Mosquito Problems, Decorate with Geraniums

Here in the Southern states we need all the help we can get to "Rid the skeeters"! I know the marigolds work , I am pretty sure that you need a special type of geranium though! However they both look great.

Post By Savannah LeeAnne (Guest Post)

RE: Mosquito Problems

Use the GONE product. It works like a dream and no DEET. It is a bracelet that you wear and it emits a beautiful fragrance that keeps mozzies away

Post By Graham (Guest Post)

RE: Mosquito Problems, Decorate with Geraniums

A couple of ideas. 1. From a previous post, wipe yourself down with a sheet of "Bounce" to keep mosquitos off. 2. In a small white dish, put a couple of inches of water and then add a small amount of lemon scented dish liquid. I know the second one works.

Post By hobo62 (Guest Post)

RE: Mosquito Problems, Decorate with Geraniums

Rub a little vinegar on your exposed skin. It repels "skeeters" quite well.

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