Plante care țin țânțarii la distanță în casă sau grădină. Cât de eficiente sunt în realitate, potrivit specialiștilor

Plants like lavender and citronella are often thought to repel mosquitoes, but health authorities warn they are not effective alone. The CDC and EPA recommend using tested repellents and eliminating standing water. While essential oils from these plants can have some repellent properties, their effectiveness is limited compared to commercial products. Natural repellents may require frequent reapplication and are generally less effective than those containing DEET or picaridin. DEET remains the standard for mosquito prevention, blocking insects' ability to detect humans.