When I was younger and we had our summer place just outside Stockholm, my step-dad bought some plants and put around our house and randomly in the yard. Cant remember the name, but he bought them as a natural deterrent/repellent against mosquitoes and it worked great. Now, do we have a "hobby botanist"(is that the term? Haha) here on the forum? Id like to try the same thing here. V, does your university have a biological dept? If so, maybe you could ask? Im sure there must be some local plants that keep these little ba*tards away.
Here are the common ones that some people claim to be successful for them due to their smell / natural essential oils. - Citronella Grass - warning can grow up to 2M tall - Catnip - Rosemary - Marigolds
Cokewithlime: Thanks. Ill ask around in the various viveros we have here. Just to clarify(forgot to do it in the original post damn it): Im not looking for plants to crush etc. and rub on my skin. Rather ones that, when planted, will help keep the bigs at bay, preferably before they enter the flat, haha.
"Plants That Repel Mosquitoes There are a number of plants that repel mosquites. Planting a mix of these plants around your home and patio can create mosquito free zones for outdoor entertaining and other activities. One of the most famous mosquito-repelling plants is citronella grass, which is used by manufacturers to make citronella candles. Another well-known mosquito repelling plant is marigolds. These cheery flowers repel many other insect pests as well, but are popular nectar sources for butterflies. Catnip is famous for attracting cats, but what is less well known is that it also repels mosquitoes! In fact, studies have found that catnip oil is more than 10 times better at repelling mosquitoes than DEET! The lovely and aromatic garden herbs rosemary, basil, lavender, lemon balm, and lemongrass are also effective mosquito repellents. More plants that repel mosquitoes: cedar sagebrush bee balm/bergamot onion garlic tansy eucalyptus peppermint horsemint eucalyptus There are two different kinds of plants commonly sold as "mosquito plants." One is a type of geranium that has been genetically modified to produce citronella oil. The other is Agastache cana, also known as Giant Hyssop, Bubblegum Mint, or Hummingbird Mint." How To Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
The ones I mentioned are effective when planted and growing - I would suggest right outside your entrance door(s).
Mole - You mention catnip to attract cats and repel mosquitos but I have a semi related question. What do you have in mind for REPELLING CATS? Thanks and where does Sr. Mole find all those crazy emails he sends? He crax me up.
Thanks heaps for the suggestions - Ill have a look around to see which ones I can find here T.J.: You can borrow our largest dog - she makes sure NO cat would even come near. And shes a great protector, wrestling violent guys to the ground
"10 Cat Repellents: How to Keep Cats Away From Your Yard Wire, Water and Thinking Like a Cat" How to Keep Cats Away From Yards | Cat Repellents As to your 2Nd question: Only he knows!!!!
I am going to buy some basil and I can make some Margarita Pizza when it starts growing, A Super Soaker so I can zap them from my 2nd floor landing, And maybe I will mix some Cayenne Pepper with my Super Soaker water. Would this be overkill? These cats are multiplying and belong to no one. I had no clue who feeds them until I opened the lid on the big green dumpster and one leaped out. My heart held up to that episode but I vowed to get rid of these cats in some humane way. And the zoo has left the area.
