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 ...

Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can spread serious diseases. Some gardeners grow citronella plants to repel mosquitoes naturally instead of reaching for chemical sprays or bug zappers. They crush ...

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 ...

Several common herbs have been shown to have mosquito-repelling properties thanks to their fragrant essential oils. However, simply planting these herbs in your garden won't be effective—the oils must ...

You love spending time outdoors in the summer—but you don't love the mosquitoes that attack whenever you hang out on your porch or patio, or in your backyard. While there are plenty of effective ...