Mosquitoes literally see red when it comes to tomato plants. When the insects hear the aroma of the vegetable plant, they quickly run away. Take advantage of this effect. On this page you will find out everything you need to know to successfully repel mosquitoes with a tomato plant.
How do tomato plants help against mosquitoes?
Tomato plants can be used effectively against mosquitoes, as the aromatic scent of the plant has a deterrent effect on the insects. A tomato plant on the patio or windowsill helps keep mosquitoes away, while rubbing with tomato leaves can serve as a natural mosquito repellent.
This is how the tomato plant works against mosquitoes
How do you actually know when a tomato is ripe? On the one hand, the red color and the plumpness of the fruit provide information. But you probably also know that incomparable smell that makes you want to eat the vegetables straight away. Fortunately, mosquitoes see things completely differently. The aromatic scent of the tomato plant deters the stinging insects.
Tip
Plant a tomato plant on the terrace to protect yourself from mosquitoes. This has a much more intense effect than several plants that you distribute in the beds.
By the way, you can also use the tomato plant against mosquitoes indoors:
- Pluck off several leaves.
- Let these dry.
- Carefully crumble the leaves with your hands.
- Place the leaves on a saucer.
- Place this on the bedside table in the bedroom, for example.
Some people even report that rubbing the juice from fresh tomato leaves directly on the body is the ideal mosquito repellent. Scientists haven't been able to confirm the effect yet, but as we all know, it doesn't cost anything to try it out. Meanwhile, pressing a sliced fruit onto a mosquito bite is said to have a cooling, pain-relieving effect.
Tomato location requirements
- sunny, but not exposed to the blazing sun
- warm
- dry
Of course, you can also cultivate a tomato plant on the windowsill. In this place, the plant prevents mosquitoes from entering the house through the open window. Of course, window sills that face south are best, see location requirements above.
