NEW YORK, May 9 -- With summer around the corner, temperatures are getting mild enough to mark the return of a dreaded seasonal insect: the mosquito. While tiger mosquitoes, which carry viruses, are a particular cause for concern, the bites of even the most harmless mosquitoes can cause itching, redness and even temporary swelling. Here are three natural solutions to help keep them away from your home.

Get a basil plant

As well as flavouring summer dishes, basil is considered an excellent mosquito repellent, and for good reason: Mosquitoes hate the smell of this herb. However, you don't have to slather it on, or binge on pizzas and other basil-based dishes to keep mosquitoes at bay. If you're renting a house or an apartment this summer,...