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This tip may seem strange, but the strong coffee smell that is released helps keep unwanted insects such as mosquitoes at bay. The smell of coffee also helps suppress mosquito larvae.
Feel free to add cloves or a cinnamon stick to accentuate the scent. You can insert the cap into a split candle to easily burn the coffee grounds.
However, you can take another approach using liquid coffee. To do this, you will dilute it in water and transfer the solution to a spray bottle. Spray on standing water that tends to collect in saucers or on windowsills.
Other alternative uses of coffee grounds
This powder can act as a natural fertilizer for some types of plants. You can also put it in a bowl and in the refrigerator so that it can absorb bad odors.
