Generally, any strong smell will keep insects away from the fruit . Some plants, such as rosemary or mint , are excellent natural remedies against the presence of mosquitoes, which make them sick with their strong odors. Generally speaking, the same goes for certain essential oils, such as lavender, eucalyptus or jasmine.

Placing these plants on the kitchen windowsill or spraying the room with the essential oils we just mentioned could really solve the problem, eliminating the threat of mosquitoes in the kitchen or on fruit.