HEB had some mosquitoe plants a few months ago. I mentioned it to my neighbor and she said that is what she uses around her pool. I went back to get a couple and they were all gone. She says if you brush up against them they release something that drives mosquitoes away.

We have lots of lemon grass on our property and use it in Asian cooking and as a tea and a decongestant when I have a cold. Simmer it up with some lemon leaves and camphor oil and I feel like new again. I can honestly tell you that it doe not work to keep the mosquitoes at bay. I still get EATEN ALIVE. The chemical components of lemon grass does contain citronella as it is believed to be a repellant, but unless you crush the root of the lemongrass in large quantities, it is best to keep the bug spray handy. On the other hand the plant itself is beautiful, stays healthy and alive all year round, lives through frost, and is mighty tasty on grilled meats.

If I bathe in lemon grass oil, the skeeters do not come anywhere near me...however, I don't think I have the blood type or ph levels that attracts mosquitoes (a-neg)...but if I bathe in Lavender and lemon grass...they do not bite me. If I don't, they do....go figure.

I think that lemon grass works for some and not for others. It does nothing for me. Mosquitoes see me as an all you can eat buffet. I have heard that marigolds can repel mosquitoes, but I've not tested that theory. Seems they don't like the smell. Anyway, there was also a discussion on here previously about using cedar products to repel them. Here is the link:

Here is a link that might be useful: Previous Discussion on Cedar Products and Mosquitoes

PS. If you "brush up against" lemon grass you'll cut yourself to shreds!

Lol, it wasn't lemon grass I was talking about brushing against. It was a green leafy plant only labeled mosquitoe plant.