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 Are there trees and shrubs that repel mosquitos?

rookie:

 Are there trees and shrubs that repel mosquitos?

Hi Rookie, welcome to the site. I couldn't find out about any plants that would repell mosquitos, but I did read about mosquitos prefering damp conditions. So, if you have a pond or any other water features in your garden, it would attract them. You may be able to introduce plants, that may attract natural predators to the mosquitos. Many flowering plants attract insects and birds, that would gladly prey on these little nuisances. I am just starting to learn about Wildlife Gardening and I believe that for every pest, there is a natural predator. It's just a matter of finding out which is which... I'll keep you posted, if I find out more on this subject...

Hello, and welcome! I have never heard of a tree that repels mosquito's. I live in Nebraska and we sure could use a tree like that. Sitting outside in July can be very itchy if you know what I mean. There are some plants that repel mosquito's Citronella, Catnip, Rosemary and Marigolds. I'm sure there are more but off the top of my head that's all I can come up with.