Flying Insects

[Reed]

I have a semi-enclosed front porch I like to sit in from time to time, but I'm getting eaten alive these days. What's the best repellant I can buy, like those things you sit out that look like fancy incense burners and let off smoke, to keep all those flying insects on the outside of the porch?

 

[Grandpa]

Citronella candles would be the cheapest but if you don't like the smell, a thermacell would work well. I've never used the Off clipons so can't say anything about them.

 

[carmen]

Citronella plants work great too. We have a few spread around the yard in the areas people hang out at when we are having an barbeque, they work great.

 

[dinosaur]

Carmen is right. Try some potted plants. Lemon balm can be purchased at the local nursery and potted. It is a perennial so you only have to buy it once assuming you can water it regularly.

 

[IHeartDirt]

Marigolds, also known as calendula, are effective too. Not only do they repel insects/mosquitos, but they add color and are edible. If you have a cat friend, keep an eye on it because marigolds may cause tummy problems for the feline.