Anti-mosquito plants ?

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Re: Anti-mosquito plants ?

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It is about 3-4 buck here in supermarkets..
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Illegal in Oz (see the Customs display as you leave/enter the country) but there does seem to be a few around.
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StroppyChops wrote:Illegal in Oz (see the Customs display as you leave/enter the country) but there does seem to be a few around.
Depends on the specs.
Description:
Hand-held electric insect zappers that have no protection against accidental contact with the electrified grid and power source exceeding 6 volts.

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Ah, sweet.
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there is a real satisfaction in destroying them in such a spectacular fashion

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Re: Anti-mosquito plants ?

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Yep - lemongrass = citronella - the main ingredient for many of those mozzie candles you burn.

Another plant/herb that can help is to grow garlic as well!
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