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It’s the Aussie predator that we all accommodation is properly fitted with your alfresco area, they’re said to repel of lavender so more than one pot
dread, the mosquito! mosquito netting or screens. mosquitoes. wouldn’t go astray.

But, there are precautions that can be • Don’t forget the kids. It is safer to Citronella geranium: The crushed Rosemary: Easy to grow and can be
taken to lessen the risk of that bite. spray or rub insect repellents on their leaves release a pungent odour which grown in pots.
clothes rather than directly onto their has been known to repel mozzies and
• Wear loose-fitting clothing when Basil: For the most repelling effect,
skin. bugs.
outdoors. plant in pots and situate in alfresco
And, did you know those persistent Lavender Mozzies hate the scent areas.
• Use mosquito repellents containing
mozzies, even with their determination
DEET or picaridin on exposed skin. Check with your nursery for other
to get a good feed, don’t have the
• T r y to limit outdoor activity if lots of best wings around. mozzie repelling plants.
mosquitoes are about (usually dusk
As weak fliers, an overhead ceiling
and dawn).
fan on your verandah or pergola is
• Make sure there is no stagnant a fantastic way for you to keep cool
water where mosquitoes can breed and keep comfortable, and for the
around your home. mozzies to keep out. For the plant

• On holidays make sure your lover try these plants in and around

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