Mosquitos have headlined the news for months due to the Zika virus outbreak. While there are shelves full of chemicals to repel those pesky insects, there are also many plants we can add to our gardens to detract mosquitos. Using citronella as a mosquito deterrent is common knowledge, but did you know that these six plants repel mosquitos too?
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It's one of the most common herbs found in our kitchens and it's also great for deterring insects. Basil (especially the lemon basil variety) is one natural way to send mosquitos elsewhere. And while the dried, crushed basil we find at the grocery store is great, there's nothing like fresh basil from your garden!