Dog Safe Mosquito Repellent Plants. Diatomaceous earth de is harmless to dogs and humans but deadly to many insect pests. The citronella plant also called the mosquito plant is actually a member of the geranium family. Not all mosquito repelling plants are safe for dogs however so you should always do your research before planting anything.
Luckily for dog owner there are a few dog safe plants that naturally repel mosquitoes. Sam shows you her personal catnip plant.
Other mints can repel mosquitoes as well and that includes catnip.
Like so many confusing monikers citronella doesn t come from the citronella plant. Plants can be great natural mosquito repellents. The food grade de which is the type to use in your yard is safe enough to eat. Vet s best mosquito repellent uses plant based ingredients like lemongrass oil and geraniol to fend off bites with just a few spritzes.
