Naturally repel mosquitoes and fleas <ref>From http://gerson.org/gerpress/6-herbs-that-naturally-repel-mosquitoes-and-fleas/</ref>
It looks like I should considergrowing* [http://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-lemon-balm/ Lemon balm] (see [[wp:Melissa officinalis]] ) and also
* marigolds
* lavendar
==Peppermint==
Biting bugs don't like the scent of peppermint, so you can crush up the leaves and rub it on your skin to ward them off. As an added bonus, peppermint also can also do double-duty as itch relief if you do get bitten!
Oops, I seem to be getting a little ahead of myself!
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