The strong citrus scent that the citronella plant gives off is said to repel mosquitoes as they are known to hate anything that smells acidic. That said, citronella plants work best when used in ...

Only one citronella plant produces mosquito-repelling oil, and simply planting it isn’t enough—you’ll need extra steps to get real protection.

Citronella It may be obvious -- since many people use citronella-scented candles to try to repel mosquitoes -- but citronella plants are a great choice for keeping the insects away.