{"id":23120,"date":"2026-03-16T15:54:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/non-classifiee\/comment-se-debarrasser-des-moustiques\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:58:43","slug":"comment-se-debarrasser-des-moustiques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/mosquitoes\/comment-se-debarrasser-des-moustiques\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I get rid of mosquitoes ?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Itchy bites, disturbed sleep, disease transmission \u2013 mosquitoes make everyday life a real nuisance. Unfortunately, the invasion of the tiger mosquito in France is only making matters worse. So, can we get rid of them? Here are the most effective ways to combat these insects.
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Natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before resorting to insecticides, there are several simple and natural ways to keep mosquitoes at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before resorting to insecticides, there are several simple and natural ways to keep mosquitoes at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mosquito-repelling plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain types of plants give off scents that mosquitoes find unpleasant. Feel free to place them on your balcony, terrace or near windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lemongrass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lemongrass is one of the best-known plants for repelling mosquitoes. Its lemony scent acts as a natural repellent. It is also found in many products such as candles and mosquito repellent sprays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lemongrass geranium<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lemongrass geranium, or Pelargonium citronellum, is an ornamental plant often used on patios and balconies. Its scent, which is similar to lemongrass, helps to keep mosquitoes at bay.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Lavender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This aromatic plant gives off a scent that is pleasant to humans but unpleasant to mosquitoes. Do make the most of it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mint also has a strong scent that can help keep mosquitoes away from certain areas of the garden or patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good to know: using these mosquito-repelling plants on their own is not enough. They need to be combined with other solutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Essential oils that repel mosquitoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The strong scent of essential oils acts as a repellent and keeps mosquitoes at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most commonly used ones against these insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential oil<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Mosquito-repellent properties<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Lemongrass<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Lemongrass essential oil has a lemony scent that acts as a natural repellent.<\/td><\/tr>
True lavender<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>True lavender essential oil can help keep mosquitoes at bay whilst leaving a pleasant scent in the home.<\/td><\/tr>
Lemon eucalyptus<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Widely used in insect repellent sprays, lemon eucalyptus essential oil is considered one of the most effective at keeping mosquitoes at bay.<\/td><\/tr>
Rose geranium<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>The essential oil derived from mosquito-repellent geranium also has some interesting repellent properties.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How can essential oils be used to repel mosquitoes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can use essential oils in various ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n