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2023 Author: Benjamin Dyson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 01:37
Planting plants such as Lavender, Basil and Mint at home ward off zika, dengue and chikungunya, because they contain essential oils that are natural repellents that ward off mosquitoes, moths, flies and fleas.
In addition, these plants can also be used to season food, prepare sauces, make tea and infusions and make the house more beautiful.
1. Lavender
Lavender, also called lavender, is a plant with purple, pink or white flowers, which is a natural repellent for flies, fleas and moths. give flavor and aroma to foods such as salads and sauces, for example. In addition, it can also be used to decorate and perfume the house.
This plant can be grown in small pots or baskets, which should be placed near the living room or kitchen window for example, as it needs a few hours of sunlight a day to grow well and bloom.
To plant lavender, place the seeds on the soil, press lightly with your finger to be buried 1 to 2 centimeters below and water the soil so that it is slightly damp. In the initial phase, it is important to always keep the soil slightly moist, however, when the first leaves appear, this plant only needs to be watered 1 to 2 times a week.
2. Basil
Basil, also known as basil, is a natural repellent for flies and mosquitoes, which can also be used as a seasoning in the kitchen in salads, sauces or pasta. you can try putting some basil leaves in bolognese sauce or even chicken and pineapple skewers, for example.
This plant can be grown in medium or large pots, which should be placed near the window or on the balcony, as it is a plant that needs direct sunlight to grow.
To plant basil, you can use seeds or a he althy basil seedling, which must be placed in water for a few days until roots grow, and then transferred to the earth. Basil soil should be kept moist but not overdone. In addition, you should avoid pouring water directly over the basil, putting it directly on the ground.
3. Mint
Common mint or Mentha spicata, is a plant that naturally repels flies, fleas, rats, mice and ants, in addition to being used as a seasoning in the kitchen, in drinks such as mojito or to prepare teas and infusions. See how to prepare excellent mint teas.
Mint can be grown in small beds or small, medium or large pots, which should be placed in places with some shade, as it is a plant that needs a temperate and cool climate.
To plant mint, he althy mint sprigs are usually used and should be planted directly in the ground. The soil of this plant should always be kept moist, but without overdoing it.
4. Thyme
Thyme, or common thyme, helps keep different types of insects away, and can be used as a seasoning in the kitchen in salads, pasta or preparing teas using its chopped leaves.
Thyme can be grown in medium or large pots, which should be placed in places with some shade and some sun, such as on the balcony or near the window, for example.
To plant thyme, you must place seeds on the soil and press lightly with your finger so that they are buried 1 to 2 centimeters, and then they must be watered to make the soil slightly damp. The soil for this plant should be kept moist, but it is okay if it dries out between one watering and the next.
5. Sage
Sage, also called sage or apothecary sage, in addition to being an effective natural repellent that helps keep different types of insects away, can also be used to season food and prepare teas.
This plant can be grown in small pots, which should be placed in the window or on the balcony, as it needs to get a few hours of direct sun so that it can grow.
To plant sage, seeds are used, which must be buried 1 to 2 centimeters in the soil, needing after being watered so the soil is slightly damp. The soil of this plant should be kept moist whenever possible.
6. Lemongrass
Lemon grass, which can also be known as lemongrass or lemongrass, is a tropical plant that can be used as a mosquito repellent. To do this, just take some leaves of this plant and knead, because in this way the essential oil of the plant will be released, which works as a natural repellent.
This plant can be grown in large pots, which should be placed near the window or on the balcony, so they get some sun throughout the day.
To plant lemongrass, seeds or branches with roots can be used, and after being placed in the soil they must be watered so that it is slightly moist.
How to enjoy the benefits
To enjoy the benefits of these plants, they should be distributed in the backyard or in pots in the living room, kitchen and even near the window, in bedrooms.
However, it is important to remember that for the protection against the mosquito that transmits the Zika virus to be effective, drug repellents approved by Anvisa must be used on the skin.
