Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. two citronella grass plants in a planter - Kcris Ramos/Getty Images If you live somewhere with a lot of mosquitos flying around, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A citronella plant in full bloom with pink flowers Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can spread serious diseases. Instead of ...

Citronella plant is a popular scented geranium with large, wrinkled, lacy green leaves that complement its pink petals. The plant grows easily in pots and the ground—with a bushy spread of 2 feet tall ...

As we slide into summer, it’s important to consider those pesky mosquitoes and how to keep them away from you. Aside from being a nuisance, the unwanted insects can also carry diseases. In fact, ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Adding mosquito-repelling plants to your garden or home can provide a natural and pleasant-smelling alternative to chemical repellents. While commercial repellents are effective, they often contain ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls mosquitoes the “world’s deadliest animal.” It’s a weighty moniker for an insect that weighs just 2.5 milligrams, but it’s well deserved ...

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

In the battle of you versus blood-sucking bugs, you probably want to do everything you can to prevent painful, itchy mosquito bites this summer. That usually means protecting yourself with more ...

Now that we’re into the mosquito season and we’d like to enjoy family time outdoors, repelling mosquitoes is on all of our minds. None of us likes chemical-smelling mosquito repellents, so it’s ...