Mosquitos make southern summers unbearable! If it isn’t the heat sucking the life out of you, it’s the mosquitos… literally.
The thing is, I hate using the poisons in a bottle that you are supposed to douse your body in. But it’s sometimes a necessary evil.
There are natural and chemical-free ways to deter mosquitos, so you just have to find some that work for you and your area.
I just learned that coffee can repel mosquitos and now I have to give it a try.
Coffee grounds are a natural mosquito repellent that can help keep your home mosquito-free. Apparently, the way it works is that the scent of coffee covers up other scents that attract mosquitos.
There are a few different ways to use coffee grounds to repel mosquitos and you can use fresh or used coffee grounds.
- Spread coffee grounds around areas outdoors
- Create a spray by boiling coffee grounds in water
- Burning coffee grounds, like a candle
The best way to use coffee grounds to repel mosquitos is by burning them. Burning coffee grounds produces a stronger odor.
You will need a heat-safe bowl for your coffee grounds, then light them just like you were lighting a candle so that it produces a delightful brewed smoke.
Pleasant for those of us who love coffee, and disgusting to the little bloodsuckers.
