Who doesn’t like, in the summer, to spend evenings on the balcony? Perhaps, if spacious enough, even set up a table and eat. To ruin these very pleasant plans there are always them, the ubiquitous and annoying mosquitoes.

There are many methods to keep mosquitoes away, from repellents to be applied to the skin to chemical sprays, even electronic devices. Few people know, however, that to say goodbye to mosquitoes forever you only need one natural ingredient, coffee.

The aroma of coffee, in fact, is unbearable for some insects, including mosquitoes, which will therefore keep away from it. Below we explain various ways to use coffee to ward off mosquitoes.

Coffee-based spray

Brew the coffee as you normally do and mix it with an equal part water. To increase the effect, add a little vinegar as well.

Pour everything into a bottle equipped with a spray diffuser and spray the solution into the corners of the balcony, terrace or windows. This remedy will create an invisible barrier that will prevent mosquitoes from arriving.

Coffee grounds

Keep the coffee grounds and let them dry thoroughly. Then put them in a saucer covered with aluminum foil and, using a lighter or match, set fire to the coffee, being very careful not to burn yourself.

Do this in a safe place to avoid possible accidents.

Obviously, the coffee will not generate a flame, but a lot of smoke and it will be the latter that will keep mosquitoes away.

In stagnant water

Mosquitoes breed in areas where stagnant water is present, such as the saucers of our plants.

Place coffee grounds in places where standing water is present to give mosquito larvae less chance of developing. In addition, mosquito eggs are attracted to the surface of the water and deprived of oxygen due to coffee grounds, so they will die.

On the soil of plants

Spread the coffee grounds on the surface of the plant’s potting soil. In addition to having a fertilizing action, it will protect plants from ants and other insects.

Coffee grounds will also help keep mosquitoes away.

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