"Effective Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay"

Keeping mosquitoes away from your family this summer can start with your landscaping. Plants such as citronella, lemongrass, bee balm, catnip, lavender, rosemary, basil, and French marigolds have strong scents that mosquitoes want to stay away from. Adding incense sticks like Skeeter Screen in plants surrounding the patio can also repel the insects. Additionally, getting rid of standing water around your yard where mosquitoes lay eggs and using essential oils such as citronella, patchouli, clove, peppermint, geranium, and thyme can help ward off the bugs.