I’ve got a small off grid place near a pond. The pond is nice to ponder at, but also a lovely breeding ground for mosquitos.

Therefore, I keep the door to the cabin usually closed.

But, as temperature is rising, I’m wondering if a screen door + some naturally mosquito repelling plants near the entrance might do the trick as well. So I can get some air flow at night.

Are there any such plants you know of? Preferentially perennial.

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    3 days ago

    Lemongrass in large quantities supposedly helps. About 2/3rds as effective as Deet based on one study.

    I planted some along my driveway two years ago, but I still got bit a lot. I’m the mosquito whisperer so they will bite me even when not biting others. YMMV.