These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep the Mosquitoes Away
Say goodbye to the outdoor pests. Bugs come with the territory when you’re outdoors, but some are more tolerable than others. If it feels like mosquitoes are invading your yard, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to get rid of them. Enter mosquito repellent plants. Here’s the thing: Experts say that the best way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to use personal repellents recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But if you want to go a more natural route, you may be interested in selecting certain plants—they’re just not necessarily guaranteed to work as well as a spray. “The idea that planting certain plants around your home will successfully repel mosquitoes is only supported by anecdotal evidence and not empirical evidence,” says Eva Buckner, Ph.D., assistant professor and state extension specialist at the University of Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory. It’s important to note, though, that there is some evidence that certain plants may help discourage certain mosquitoes from setting up camp in your yard—they just don’t work as well as a chemical or spray. If it feels like your outdoor space is a haven to mosquitoes, it’s a good idea to “eliminate mosquito breeding grounds on and around your property by draining standing water from flowerpots, birdbaths, grill covers, baby pools, and other sources,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., board-certified entomologist and senior vice president of public affairs at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Using a small fan outside may also help keep mosquitoes away since “they are not strong flyers,” Fredericks says. But if you like the look and smell of certain plants and want to see if they keep the mosquitoes away, too, there’s no reason not to try them. These are the plants fans swear are most likely to help get rid of mosquitoes. Snap up one or a few to enhance your outdoor space.
2023-06-26T20:04:01Z
Iconic women who married into royalty
The love story of Queen Camilla and King Charles is a long and complicated one. Their youthful romance was interrupted when Charles went overseas with the Royal Navy in 1973, but their connection never dwindled, even as they married other people and decades passed. Despite the scandal surrounding their infidelity, Charles insisted that his relationship with Camilla was "non-negotiable" once they were both divorced and free to be together. In 2005, they finally got married after so many years of waiting. Camilla slipped rather seamlessly into her role as a senior member of the royal family, carrying out her duties by her husband's side like an old pro. On May 6, 2023, the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla took place—something that no one could have imagined a few decades earlier. Camilla undoubtedly claimed the top spot when it comes to marrying into royalty! However, many other iconic women have fallen in love with princes, kings, emperors, and sultans. These women built and enjoyed successful careers and lifestyles before meeting their royal soul mates. Although in some cases, the soul connection didn't last... Click on to take a look at the successful women who married royals.
2024-07-01T14:10:30Z