It sounds plausible that garlic — a plant known for its pungent odor — would repel mosquitoes.

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WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to manage mosquitoes around your ...

So when nearby plants emit a scent that masks that human odor and/or confuses a mosquito’s olfactory senses, the insect often moves away. Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do ...

The thunder’s gone, the skies have cleared, but if you live in West Texas, you know the aftermath of a summer storm is just ...

Using mosquito sprays for your yard helps prevent mosquito bites by getting rid of the summer-loving pests, therefore ...

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