How Your Coffee Grounds Can Repel Mosquitoes in Indiana

Don't throw away your coffee grounds, especially if you have a mosquito problem when you go outside.

I don't know about you, but I always have a BAD mosquito problem in my yard. I can't even walk outside for two minutes without having to swat those pests away. It's a nuisance that nobody wants to deal with. Maybe you have tried citronella candles while sitting on your patio. That helps some. Perhaps you have lemongrass or peppermint plants in your yard to help keep the mosquitoes away. Somehow it seems that they are all only so effective. I just found out a pretty effective way you can keep mosquitoes away from you while you're outside, and it might be something that you never thought of before.

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Keep Those Coffee Grounds!

There's a post that has gone viral on Facebook that claims that your coffee grounds will help keep mosquitoes away from you while you are outside.

Who knew that your coffee grounds would keep those dreaded skeeters away from you? I sure didn't. After seeing this post, I did a little more digging, and as it turns out, it's true.

The post above says that burning your coffee grounds will create smoke to keep mosquitoes away. However, you don't have to burn them to get the benefits.

According to Mr. Mister Mosquito Control:

The article does say that the most effective way to use coffee grounds for mosquito control is by burning them, as it creates a stronger aroma. That being said, just having the fragrant grounds in a bowl on the table or sprinkling them throughout your yard will help too

Fortunately, you do not have to use a special type of coffee grounds for mosquito control. Any brand or type of coffee works as long as it is unflavored. Mr. Mister Mosquito Control also has a few tips on how to use coffee grounds to deter mosquitoes away that you might want to look into too.

Oh, and coffee grounds aren't just good for keeping mosquitoes away. You can also use them in the winter months too. Tossing coffee grounds over the snow and ice on your porch or sidewalk will help it melt faster. We also have a couple of other hacks that you can try to keep mosquitoes away. These include a DIY mosquito trap idea that you can try out, as well as a DIY beer mosquito repellant too. Plus, the type of body soap that you use can keep mosquitoes away.