Are mosquitoes a torment? Here's how to get rid of them with this trick
It is known that every year the heat and summer in addition to the sun and the much-loved holidays also bring with them an annoying torment: mosquitoes. Because of the latter, it is customary to spend many sleepless nights, trying to avoid their annoying buzz and their bites. Furthermore, to remedy the problem, we end up sprinkling our bodies with chemical ointments, which are harmful not only to mosquitoes but also to our health. However, what few people know is that there is a completely natural, simple and immediate remedy to eradicate this annoying summer problem. What is it about? Of a product whose use is usually associated with cooking and Italian style. We are talking about coffee! Let's find out how it can help us get rid of mosquitoes!
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Coffee grounds: a natural and effective remedy against mosquitoes
Not everyone knows that coffee is an excellent product against mosquitoes: in fact, its strong and intense aroma is a real repellent for these insects. But how does it work and how can coffee be used to rid ourselves of unwanted buzzes and stings once and for all? It's actually very simple: just take the coffee grounds and put them in a bowl. After that they must be covered with aluminum and placed in a humidity-free place until they are completely dry. Once dry, they must be placed in a container or on an aluminum foil and there they will be burned.
Here's how to repel mosquitoes with liquid coffee
Even liquid coffee, just like its grounds, is very effective in keeping mosquitoes away: just fill a spray container and nebulize / spray it in the most infested areas or in any case in the most exposed areas, such as balconies and window sills or in the vicinity of plants. . Escape is guaranteed: seeing is believing!
Coffee against mosquito larvae
What to do, however, to eliminate mosquito larvae? Once again, coffee proves to be an ideal solution: just take a handful of coffee powder and sprinkle it on the soil of houseplants or in stagnant water; in doing so, thanks to its extraordinary properties, coffee will not only kill the larvae, but will also strengthen the plants themselves, making them more luxuriant and fertile.
In short, even if you are a little hesitant, coffee is a 'green', cheap and fragrant remedy that will ensure you a well-deserved rest away from hungry mosquitoes. Furthermore, if coffee is not for you, you can always resort to some plants with well-known insect-repellent properties, such as: lemongrass, basil, lavender and mint.
