Monarda (Bee Balm) is one of numerous plant varieties considered by many gardeners to have the ability to reduce insect populations (especially mosquito) when strategically planted. There are several plants which have chemical properties insects find offensive when their leaves, stems or flowers are damaged releasing odors some insects find noxious (courtesy: todayshomeowner. com).
As anyone who enjoys the outdoors in SETX, especially during the warmer months, are forced to contend with one of Nature’s most extreme annoyances, the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a diminutive flying insect creates such a widespread burden for man and beast! Gardeners, we devote a substantial amount of time doing what we love doing: planting flowers & vegetables, harvesting crops, am…
