Mosquitoes carry dangerous diseases, making protection vital. Natural scents from plants like citronella, peppermint, ...

Scientists have recently made a breakthrough by converting the delightful aroma of flowers into a potent mosquito killer.

In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them.

Some plants in your garden might be a beacon for mosquitoes. Bamboo, taro, papyrus, water lilies, water hyacinths and water lettuce can all attract mosquitoes, according to Intelligent Living.