Get Rid of PESTS Using Natural COFFEE GROUNDS
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Coffee grounds are effective at repelling pests because of their strong smell.
The smell of coffee is repulsive to many bugs and will keep them away from treated areas.
Coffee grounds can be used fresh or used, but unused coffee grounds are more effective at repelling pests.
The smell of burnt coffee is also effective at getting rid of unwanted guests.
Here are the best ways to repel pests using coffee grounds.
1, Ants. If you're looking for a natural way to get rid of ants that doesn't kill them, coffee grounds can be effective.
Ants dislike the strong smell of coffee grounds, and they do not like walking on them as it can damage the ants exoskeletons.
To use coffee grounds to repel ants it’s best to use freshly brewed coffee grounds since the smell is more potent to deter ants.
If ants are coming in through window sills or doorways, sprinkle coffee grounds in these areas to prevent more ants.
If you're worried about the coffee grounds staining the surfaces, place the coffee grounds on index cards or napkins and set them near the points of entry.
Since coffee grounds lose their scent quickly, replace them every few days or once they've dried to keep the ants at bay.
2, Mosquitoes. When strategically burned or dampened and placed in specific areas, coffee grounds release a scent that disrupts mosquitoes' ability to locate humans.
This can create a barrier and discourage mosquitoes from entering treated areas.
However, it is important to note that coffee grounds should be used as an additional measure alongside other mosquito control methods for optimal results.
Utilizing used coffee grounds or even fresh coffee grounds to enhance your outdoor living not only saves you money on repellents such as citronella candles and expensive bug zappers, but it's also a natural defence avoiding harsh chemicals that are too often used in pest control.
3, Fungus gnats.
Many people will argue that coffee grounds aren’t effective in getting rid of gnat problems.
This could not be further from the truth.
Your success or failure with this method depends on the process and technique you used to apply the coffee grounds.
When these fungi establish a colony in your potting soil, the only way to get rid of them is to control their numbers and stop their breeding process.
This is where coffee grounds come into play.
Coffee grounds repel pests.
Most pests do not like the smell of coffee, so they will stay away and Fungus Gnat is no different.
Spreading the coffee on the soil’s surface does your plants more harm than good.
This is because the coffee grounds can quickly become moist and create a conducive environment for the growth of bacteria and fungus gnats.
What you want to do is to mix the coffee grounds with compost and some plant nutrients before adding the mixture to the soil, and only a small amount at that.
Doing this will give you the best gnat-repelling results.
4, Moles. Unlike most of us, moles hate the smell of coffee.
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:31 1, Ants.
0:01:17 2, Mosquitoes.
0:01:56 3, Fungus gnats.
0:02:56 4, Moles.
0:03:57 5, Snails and slugs.
0:04:46 6, cockroaches.
0:05:36 7, Chipmunks.
0:06:05 8, Earwigs.
0:06:59 9, Lizards.