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What Type Of Basil Repels Mosquitoes? The basil will repel bothersome pests, including mosquitoes. If mosquitoes are your most prominent pest, lime basil (Ocimum americanum) and holy basil (Ocimum sanctu) work best. Any basil variety will help, however. Does basil keep mosquitoes away? The pungent smell the basil leaves give off are what keep pests