Arundhati Nautiyal
Even after cleaning every house, mosquitoes and flies put people in trouble
All these are feared to spread malaria, dengue, typhoid and many diseases
Sprays are used to avoid all these in every house but it can prove to be fatal for us too
Special plants should be planted in the house to avoid mosquitoes and flies
The lavender plant in the house proves to be helpful in repelling mosquitoes and flies
The lemongrass plant is known for its strong lemon-like aroma and helps ward off small pests in the house
Natural elements like eugenol and citronellol are found in the basil plant. Due to these elements, mosquitoes and insects run away
Mint leaves act as a natural insecticide as well as flavor because it contains an oil called menthol. It acts like an insecticide