Mosquitoes attacking!

Mosquitoes are pests that can spread disease and itchy discomfort. You can check this site. http://gomestic.com/gardening/five-plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/.

You've already got some good advice here but I think you wanted more info on the type of plants that will help deter them. I have been told that using some plants will help but never tried them. Last year I tried to make some oils out of some herbs, etc. but I don't think they were strong enough. Anyways try growing some lemonbalm, citronella grass, mosquito plant, and even catnip ( unless you don't want a bunch of cats in your area, then that wouldn't be a good idea!). I hope it helps. I prefer as many natural remedies for things like that as possible, I know what a nuisance these insects are. I have been bomboarded with them here myself, due to the faact there's a few buckets of water always out in the summer which someone in my family uses for God knows what reason but insists on not dumping it. I have been kept in the house most summers due to the skeeter problems before but last year I got fed up and bought some commercial brand repellant and didn't have to deal with it anymore.

In Chennai mosquitoes are very common -- especially because of stagnant water, waste etc. It is advisable to have mosquito net. Also use mosquito repellent sprays and I just sprayed in our bed room.