Q.Creeping thyme
Does creeping thyme deter mosquitoes?
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on June 19, 2020
No. The touted mosquito repelling plants must have the oil from the crushed leaves rubbed on your skin to aid as a repellent.
Your best bet is to use a product containing DEET as a repellent or completely cover your skin with clothing.
Creeping lemon thyme has some of the oil that can aid as a repellent but there again, you'd have to rub the oil on your skin.
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