Nivarika’s Natural Green Shield of Mosquito Repellent Plants

🎧 Listen to Nivarika’s Green Shield & Top 10 Tips Your browser does not support the audio element. Nivarika’s Green Shield The Problem with City Living Nivarika lived with her husband, Arun, and their two children—eight-year-old Aarav and six-year-old Meera—in a sunny penthouse at the city’s edge. The open terrace was their favorite spot for evening tea and games, but one constant problem spoiled the peace: mosquitoes. Every summer and monsoon, the buzzing invaders brought itchy bites and the fear of dengue, chikungunya, and malaria. Nivarika disliked chemical sprays with their harsh smells and side effects. She longed for a natural solution. Discovering Nature’s Defenders One afternoon, while browsing gardening forums, she read about mosquito-repellent plants of India. Excited, she decided to create a living shield in front of her penthouse. That weekend, the family visited a nursery. The first plant Nivarika picked was Tulsi, the holy ba...