Keep Mosquitos Away (Naturally!) with These Plants

Pesky 'skeeters hate the smells from these plants.

Say No to Mosquitoes
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Fill your outdoor space with these lovely plants that deter mosquitos! Humans love basil and geranium but mosquitos don't.

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