While not a plant you can directly plant in your garden, consuming garlic may help repel mosquitoes from within your body. Garlic (Allium sativum) contains a sulfur-containing compound called allicin.

The licorice-like scent of petunias is enough to turn off many an insect including aphids, hornworms and squash bugs. The ...

Insect repellents with natural oils from ingredients like garlic, thyme, lemon, and dill are growing in popularity. Some types of natural oils may be as effective at repelling insects as some ...