Nice post. I didn't know about these herbs. I've learned for preventive maintenance that you can take Calendula officinalis (Marigold) tincture or brew tea to keep mosquitoes away. Apparently Calendula Flower has pungent smell that naturally repels mosquitoes. You could also probably rub the plant on your skin as well. I take the tincture weekly. No one has yet told me I smell :) so I think it's worth a shot. As always, do your own research on herbal remedies. I am not a doctor.