Mint
Mosquitoes can’t stand the smell of mint.
Its leaves, stems, and flowers contain aromatic characteristics and its oils can be combined with apple cider vinegar and vodka to prepare an effective mosquito repellent.
You can also place pots with the plant near the patio and sitting areas.
Mint does great when grown in pots instead of in the ground due to spreading quite aggressively.
And, once it establishes in the soil, it’s not easy to remove it.
Pitcher plants
These carnivorous plants lure insects inside their “pitcher”, a type