Harnessing Instant Coffee to Repel Ants, Mosquitoes, and Flies

🪰 Result: Flies hate the scent and will avoid sprayed areas.

You can even add a few drops of essential oils like peppermint or eucalyptus for added power.

4. Coffee and Vinegar Fly Trap

Perfect for: Fruit flies or houseflies in the kitchen

How to do it:

• Mix 1 tablespoon of instant coffee with 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap.
• Pour into a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in the top.
• Flies are attracted to the smell, crawl in, and can’t get out.

🐝 Result: A highly effective trap using common household ingredients.

🧼 Bonus: Natural and Non-Toxic

Unlike chemical repellents and bug sprays, using instant coffee is:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets
• Environmentally friendly
• Cost-effective
• Easy to apply

And the best part? You’re repurposing something you already have on hand—no extra shopping trip needed.

🏡 Final Thoughts

Who would’ve thought your jar of instant coffee could double as a bug-fighting powerhouse? Whether you’re dealing with ants in the kitchen, flies near your fruit bowl, or mosquitoes on the patio, coffee provides a simple and natural solution that’s safe, effective, and budget-friendly.

So next time you make yourself a cup, save a little for the pests—and show them the door.

🛑🐜☕ Instant coffee: good for you, terrible for bugs.

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