Published 12:02 am Wednesday, May 22, 2024 By PA News As anyone who enjoys the outdoors in SETX, especially during the warmer months, are forced to contend with one of Nature’s most extreme annoyances, the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a diminutive flying insect creates such a widespread burden for man and beast! Gardeners, we devote a substantial amount of time doing what we love doing: planting flowers & vegetables, harvesting crops, amending soil, mulching beds, lawn care, and weeding (placed last as there are no gardeners that I know who enjoy this necessary task). It seems we are under attack each time we venture outdoors to perform necessary tasks.
Let me further state I detest using mosquito repellents but forced to do so to keep the ‘little demons’ at bay while grumbling inaudibly, so no one can hear the precise language used to describe what I believe to be an ever-increasing mosquito population. Each time I witness our county ‘Mosquito Patrol’ aircraft in the late evenings, I’m filled with hope (momentarily) which is quickly soured once a multitude of mosquitos begin another feeding frenzy (at our expense) having insatiable appetites! Get the latest news sent to your inbox There are numerous plants we can use that act as short-term repellents and when strategically placed that may help deter mosquitoes. Learn what you need to know to make the most of mosquito-repelling plants.
Marigolds – are bright and colorful plants, easy-to-grow additions.
