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Many herbs naturally keep mosquitoes away, such as:

Basil
Cedarwood
Citronella
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Lemongrass
Marigolds
Onions
Peppermint
Rosemary
Thyme



Here are some links:


http://www.wildernesscollege.com/plants-that-repel-mosquitoes.html

http://www.insidershealth.com/article/hate_mosquitoes_you_will_love_these_plants/5200

http://www.homeremedyfind.com/26-plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/

http://blogs.discovery.com/dfh-sara-novak/2013/06/9-natural-ways-to-repel-mosquitoes.html

Can we find them here in Nigeria?

NB: Due to scarcity of fuel, further comment on Nairaland has been put on hold until further notice

How do I use them do I grind and rub garlic on my skin?

You missed one essential plant out - Weed(Marijuana leafs)

italkpass:
You missed one essential plant out - Weed(Marijuana leafs)

I was going for legal options.

biznus:
How do I use them do I grind and rub garlic on my skin?

Check out the links if you can. Some you can burn, others you just plant and grow them. The sent is what repels the mosquitoes.

femi4:
Can we find them here in Nigeria?

I'll check

femi4:
NB: Due to scarcity of fuel, further comment on Nairaland has been put on hold until further notice

Lol

texanomaly:
Check out the links if you can. Some you can burn, others you just plant and grow them. The sent is what repels the mosquitoes.

Okay

biznus:
Okay

Here you go:

Try these. The first link has a lot of common names and Nigerian names of herbs.

http://www.joellessacredgrove.com/Herbs/crossref.html

https://www.nairaland.com/1110844/nigerian-names-herbs-plants

http://www.dobbyssignature.com/2014/04/indigenous-leafy-vegetables-and-herbs.html?m=1

http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1379587554_Aiyeloja%20and%20bello.pdf

Just something extra:


Flea and tick remedy:

8oz. apple cider vinegar
4oz. warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Spray bottle

Mix dry ingredients first, then slowly add wet as the baking soda and vinegar will react slightly. Spray pets down. Be careful not to get it in pets eyes.

Lemon has natural bleaching as well as exfoliating properties. Also, it has a high amount of vitamin C that helps remove dead cells and lighten skin tone. It can also promote regeneration of healthy skin cells.

Apply lemon juice on your elbows and knees and massage gently for a few minutes. Leave it on for about 20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water and apply a moisturizing lotion.
You can also extract the juice of 1 lemon and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply it on the affected areas and leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash the mixture off with water.

www.crazyhealthplan.com