there are numerous herbs that repel insects because of scent or iritation they cause to the insect . many are very affective with numerous insect as example pure peppermint oil mice and rhodents do not like it - Spiders - Mites and fleas - Ants - Cockroaches - Wasps - Mosquitoes -Bed bugs - certains types of ( Beetles - Moths and caterpillars )
are detered by it , its been shown many of the aromatc herbs we cook with also deter insects and pest basil makes a very good leaf to crush in hands to release the oils and then rubs on skin the keep mosquitoes away i went and loooked up a site i shared with a friend that has severe allergy to mosguitoes and she ued a spray mix i gave her and has not had a bite since
here is a decent list as a reference
https://ownyardlife.com/120-plants-that-repel-bugs-and-insects-with-pictures/
6 plants you can grow around house patio or seating area to repel mosquitoes. or crush extract the oils and use to make a spray to repel mosquitoes and cen be used as sprays on plant areas, alternately you can buy ythe essential oils off amazon
Citronella Grass (Cymbopogon nardus) NOT citronell plant
(Pelargonium citrosum), Basil, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Lavender, Catnip
mix is simple any combination of the essential oils
1/3 cup witch hazel
40 drops of essential oil
alternately crush up and add the herbs to a qt of bottle of witch hazel and let it set to extract the oils bu these get to be pretty entailed with needd as much volume of the herb of plant as you fo the witch hazel or alocohol or vinegar base