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How to get rid of mosquitoes with a cup of coffee: a radical summer life hack

Ihor Romanko

How to repel mosquitoes by burning coffee grounds
How to repel mosquitoes by burning coffee grounds

The summer season is often accompanied by the appearance of harmful mosquitoes that cause inconvenience with their bites. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem that does not require the use of chemicals. One of the most effective natural insecticides that kill mosquitoes is coffee grounds, according to santeplus.

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How to repel mosquitoes with coffee

These annoying insects can be driven away quite quickly using coffee grounds. This "remedy" has an excellent repellent effect on mosquitoes.

To do this, sprinkle the brown powder on aluminum foil in a bowl. Let it dry slightly for a few minutes and then light it with a lighter or match like incense.

Coffee grounds already have a distinctive odor on their own, but when set on fire, this odor becomes even more powerful. Therefore, coffee grounds are a radical solution to repel mosquitoes and give your home a pleasant scent.

Despite chemical repellents, there are other ways to deal with these annoying insects. UAportal has prepared a list of tips on how to protect yourself from annoying mosquitoes.

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