How To Avoid The Dangerous Mosquito Of Dengue And Malaria During The Rainy Season
Dangerous mosquitoes of dengue and malaria during the rainy season; Plant these pesticide plants near watering places in the house
Plants not only provide oxygen, but also protect them from insects and mites. At the same time, certain types of planters are insectivores, which eat mosquitoes.
The monsoon has arrived and with it comes the diseases of rain. This is the season of mosquitoes and water borne diseases. In this season, mosquitoes thrive and bring diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria with them. You can also notice the spread of flies, spiders and many more.
The diseases bitten by these insects spread very fast. Of course, you can always protect the house and yourself by using pesticides, but you need to keep these precautions in mind until the end of the entire rainy month. Another way to avoid this problem is to plant insect-resistant plants. Yes, there are many plants that can keep insects away and some even eat it. The best thing is that these plants will brighten your house and it will also bring good vibes to the house.
Insecticide plants to get rid of home mosquitoes
Marigolds
These beautiful golden flowers give a scent that is repellent to mosquitoes. The mosquito escapes with its scent and you can easily call these plants near your front and back door. The best thing about these plants is that you can also grow them in pots. Also, you can put it in two pots around where you keep your cooler. This will keep mosquitoes away.
Utricularia
It is also known as Bladdervert. It is mostly found in clear water. Some of its species are also found in the hilly terrain. This growth is more during the rains. Its leaves are round balloonlike. As soon as an insect-moth comes close to it the fibers present hold it. The enzyme released in the leaves helps eliminate keto. You can apply it in watery areas of your house.
Chrysanthemum
These flowers can brighten any place and make it come alive. It is one of the best plants to keep mosquitoes away. Lots of dangerous insects like ants, beetles cockroaches, silverfish, bed bugs spider mites and ticks can lay eggs in your house this season. Chrysanthemum plants can thus be effective as bug repellents to avoid these pests.
Citronella grass
Citronella grass is one of the effective ways to keep mosquitoes away. It is one of the best natural mosquito repellent. Its fresh smell works like magic. It would be good to grow them in a pot and keep it in a place where you spend most of your time. Citronella grass with a citrus-like aroma will also keep other insect mites away.
Peppermint
It is another plant with a pungent odor that is repellent to many bugs, including mosquitoes, flies, and even ants. This plant contains an essential oil which can give relief from bug bites. Therefore mosquitoes run away from its smell. It is best to put it in a flower pot.
Pitcher plant
It is also known as Nepinthis. This insectivorous plant is found on the Khasia and Garo hills of Assam. It has a jug shaped shape at the end of its leaves. This is its noose in which it traps insects and moths. This jug is 1.5 to 8 inches long. It has honey bags on its mouth and side. The insect moths, attracted by the color of the jug, lose their lives in the temptation of honey. Due to the smooth wall, they do not crawl and get out. At the bottom of it there is juice which is digested soon and the walls are absorbed by the digested part. It is also known as Ghatparni.
Basil
The pungent scent of basil is toxic to mosquito larvae. In fact, if you plant it near any hard water body, it will prevent mosquitoes from breeding. It can also keep flies and other insects away. In addition, this plant comes with complete health benefits. To cure cough, you can chew some leaves with honey, which is very common in this season.