Mosquitoes are not only very annoying in the house, but also in the garden when you are socializing in the evening. Repelling them with coffee grounds is a simple and inexpensive method.
In a nutshell
- Mosquitoes in the garden are very unpleasant
- it is difficult to drive them away for long periods of time
- burning ground coffee can help
- It is best to burn coffee grounds in several places
- This allows smoke and smell to spread better
Table of contents
- mosquitoes in the garden
- Coffee grounds against mosquitoes
- frequently asked Questions
mosquitoes in the garden
In the summer, mosquitoes are often a nuisance in the garden, they not only disturb you with their buzzing and buzzing, but also with their bites. In the open it is almost impossible to keep them at a distance with simple means, it is also of little use to kill a few specimens, because the mosquitoes keep coming back.
Coffee grounds against mosquitoes
The smell of coffee can successfully drive away mosquitoes in a certain area. Dried coffee grounds are best for this. The smell of the drink alone is not strong enough to repel mosquitoes.
A notice: Mosquitoes not only suck blood from us humans, they can also transmit dangerous diseases to us and other living beings. There are always new ones coming mosquito species added.
Instructions
- Collect the coffee grounds and let them dry thoroughly
- it really has to be very dry, if only to prevent mold and so that it burns better
- put the coffee grounds on a fireproof surface, for example aluminum foil or metal coasters
- light the coffee grounds with a match or lighter
- after a while the powder may need to be lit again
Effect
When the coffee grounds burn or burn, smoke is formed that has the aroma of roasted coffee and mosquitoes do not like it. In order for the effect to develop optimally, several containers with burning coffee grounds must be placed around the seat. The effect dissipates as soon as the coffee grounds have burned off. Coffee powder can also be used instead of coffee grounds. When setting up the vessels, the direction of the wind should be taken into account so that the smoke can spread well without being a nuisance.
A notice: The method should only be used in the garden. In the house, a lot of caution is required, if then burning coffee grounds is only suitable with the windows open.
frequently asked Questions
Coffee grounds can be effective against some houseplant pests. To do this, the affected plants should be sprayed with a diluted coffee solution. In addition, other insects, such as wasps, do not like the smell of burning coffee.
Coffee grounds make a good fertilizer for various plants that prefer slightly acidic soil. In the garden, for example hydrangeas. In addition, coffee grounds in the rain barrel should hinder the development of mosquito larvae.
Apart from the fact that the coffee grounds should never be burned on a flammable surface and unattended, there is no health risk from the smoke. It's still better not to inhale it.
