Simple coffee grounds trick to banish garden slugs and ants

Fighting pests in the garden is no easy task. Particularly troublesome are slugs and ants, which destroy crops and hinder the enjoyment of the garden's beauty. Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to eliminate these intruders. One such method is using coffee grounds, which, contrary to appearances, are not just for your morning ritual.

Many of us struggle with slugs and ants in our vegetable gardens. These unwanted guests can cause considerable damage, destroying our plants and crops. Fortunately, there are effective methods to deter them without harmful chemicals. I will share proven ways that have helped me eliminate these pests and keep my vegetable garden in excellent condition.

Coffee grounds – natural enemy of slugs and ants

Coffee grounds are aromatic ground beans and a natural repellent for slugs and ants. Their intense smell deters these pests from approaching the plants.

Using coffee grounds in the garden is extremely simple. Just follow these steps:

1. Gather the coffee grounds: After drinking your coffee, the grounds must be dried. You can spread them on a newspaper or paper towel in a warm, airy place.
2. Sprinkle the grounds around the plants: Sprinkle the dried coffee grounds around the plants you want to protect from slugs and ants. Pay close attention to places where these pests frequently appear.
3. Repeat regularly: To maintain the effect, you must repeat the process regularly, especially after rain, which washes the grounds away.

To increase the effectiveness of the coffee grounds, you can mix them with borax. Borax is a natural chemical compound toxic to slugs and ants.

How to prepare the mixture:

• Mix equal parts of coffee grounds and borax.
• Sprinkle the mixture around the plants as you would with the coffee grounds alone.

Coffee grounds are a simple, effective, and environmentally friendly way to eliminate slugs and ants from the garden. Just sprinkle them around the plants to enjoy a beautiful and healthy garden free of pests.