Are there any native plants that repel mosquitos or black flies - Ask Extension
We are having a significant issue this year with black flies that come thru our screens. We stay on top of standing water. I know I can grow citronell...
Knowledgebase
Are there any native plants that repel mosquitos or black flies #878167
Asked July 21, 2024, 7:32 PM EDT
We are having a significant issue this year with black flies that come thru our screens. We stay on top of standing water. I know I can grow citronella annually. Are there any native Minnesota plants that repel mosquitos or black flies?
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
These web pages list plants that repel mosquitoes. Several of them are probably native to more than one state.
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=753191
https://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/pal/plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/insects-diseases/1400-20-plants-repel-mosquitoes/
https://www.mainewoodlandowners.org/articles/6-natural-ways-to-repel-black-flies-and-mosquitoes
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=753191
https://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/pal/plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/insects-diseases/1400-20-plants-repel-mosquitoes/
https://www.mainewoodlandowners.org/articles/6-natural-ways-to-repel-black-flies-and-mosquitoes