Find out what 8 plants , plant extracts and oils are able to repel mosquitoes. Learn organic methods for preventing mosquitoes from coming near your home or around your campsite. These all natural plants are mosquito repellents where the leaves can be burned or rubbed directly on the skin, or oils can be extracted and both burned or diluted and applied directly to the skin, and will prevent mosquitoes from coming near you for up to 4 hours. Some of the mosquito repelling plants are thyme, catnip, lavender, citronella, eucalyptus, and melaleuca.

Infographic by Mosquito Tek of Virginia Beach