8 Plants That May Help Reduce Mice, Mosquitoes, Spiders, and Other Pests Around Your Home

in suitable climates or grown in pots.

Rosemary Near Outdoor Seating Areas
Keeping rosemary near a patio, barbecue, or outdoor seating area may add fragrance and provide convenient access for cooking.

Whether it meaningfully reduces mosquitoes in a particular space will depend on many factors.

Should You Burn Rosemary to Repel Insects?
Some traditional practices involve placing rosemary sprigs near outdoor fires.

Smoke itself may temporarily affect some insects, but intentionally inhaling smoke is not healthy.

Never create indoor smoke or burn plant material in poorly ventilated areas for pest