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Coffee as a pesticide
    #9871753 - 02/26/09 06:41 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Would it be possible to use freshly brewed coffee as a pesticide for killing aphids. Also would coffee harm a sage.

Thanks in advance

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: gillagin780]
    #9871767 - 02/26/09 06:44 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

I know it's taboo, but I'd also like to ask a question related to this topic. Sorry OP, I mean no disrespect. But I genuinely don't know the answer to your question.:blush:

I live in a place where it's icy for like 66% of the year and there's no sand around, but I need to put something down as topsoil that's granular to use in place of sand that the roots of ,my cactus Trich seedlings can grab onto when they sprout in a few days. What could work? I think dehydrated instant coffee might work since it's grainy and not easily breakable. I know it sounds retarded but I'm at the end of my rope here, will that damage my seedlings?


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: gillagin780]
    #9871799 - 02/26/09 06:48 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Try peppermint for aphids.It works for ants too.

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Wapakz]
    #9871805 - 02/26/09 06:49 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

I think Perlite or Vermiculite would suit your needs but make sure it does not already have fertilizers in it which could burn young plants.  So don't buy miracle grow as it is already loaded with it

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Wapakz]
    #9872277 - 02/26/09 07:46 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

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I live in a place where it's icy for like 66% of the year and there's no sand around, but I need to put something down as topsoil that's granular to use in place of sand that the roots of ,my cactus Trich seedlings can grab onto when they sprout in a few days. What could work? I think dehydrated instant coffee might work since it's grainy and not easily breakable. I know it sounds retarded but I'm at the end of my rope here, will that damage my seedlings?





Wow, thats strange that theres not even sand around for people to throw in the back of their pickups or to use for road traction...

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Mankey]
    #9872400 - 02/26/09 08:02 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Never heard of coffee as a natural pesticide. Only tobacco.


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: felixhigh]
    #9873494 - 02/26/09 11:08 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

No, coffee does nothing as an insecticide, but is a great source of organic nitrogen.
I drink alot of coffee, and save all of my used grounds to make into a "tea" like one would with composted manure.


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Mankey]
    #9875011 - 02/27/09 08:04 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

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Wow, thats strange that theres not even sand around for people to throw in the back of their pickups or to use for road traction...




Yep, no sand. Not until about April. You guys have sand everywhere?!


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Wapakz]
    #9875428 - 02/27/09 09:30 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Haha, yeah! It would be weird to not have sand anywhere. We've got it at every gas station, hardware store, and garden center... whats weird to me is the fact that NOBODY in this damn city has any 4-6 in clay pots.

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Wapakz]
    #9875799 - 02/27/09 10:17 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Wapakz, I would try and pulverize perlite and sprinkle that on top. Or just get a toothpick, or something small, and press the seeds into the soil a tiny bit. just dont bury them or push them too far.

Never heard of coffee as a pesticide either


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Big L]
    #9876297 - 02/27/09 11:22 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Same here. Always heard Tobacco but not coffee. On a side note. I found a preying mantis egg sac the other day. Anyone know if they are as effective as advertised by the sites that sell them?

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Big L]
    #9876304 - 02/27/09 11:22 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

I was thinking of the crushed perlite idea. The roots are starting to form, so I'm going to do that tonight. Thanks for the good advice again!


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Wapakz]
    #9876890 - 02/27/09 12:44 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Tobacco.

Sand everywhere. Even free sand in barrels at the end of certain streets. The free stuff is mixed with salt though.


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Ledd]
    #9877133 - 02/27/09 01:25 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

I have read something once about coffee as a pesticide. However, I wouldn't count on it. Grow or purchase some habanero peppers, place in blender with water, strain and spray. Works well on a variety of insects, though insecticidal soap is probably less hassle for aphids.


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: shroomaker]
    #9877610 - 02/27/09 02:30 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Oh ya, like hot pepper wax. Good idea.


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: Ledd]
    #9879132 - 02/27/09 05:30 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Ok I did an experiment to see if coffee would kill a couple aphids but

it was useless and did nothing but make them wet but yeah thanks for

the replies and I liked the habenro idea as i grew a couple last year ill try that out tonight

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: StormRider]
    #9880758 - 02/27/09 09:20 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

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Same here. Always heard Tobacco but not coffee. On a side note. I found a preying mantis egg sac the other day. Anyone know if they are as effective as advertised by the sites that sell them?




They are effective indeed. They will kill beneficial insects though. So take that into consideration. Those fuckers are kinda creepy :lol:

I wouldn't use coffee as a pesticide. You may end up burning your plants.

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: ethnoguy]
    #9881729 - 02/28/09 12:35 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

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Those fuckers are kinda creepy





I have to admit that is a big part of my attraction to them. They are some creepy looking fuckers indeed. If they could also be useful then I could really learn to get busy with em. Fun is a big part of the game after all. Liking your pest and pesticide are important imo if you are to take a side in the battle. :grin:

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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: StormRider]
    #9883866 - 02/28/09 11:39 AM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Nicotine is effective but beware of the mosaic virus getting spread by tobacco if you have members of the night shade family nearby (tomatoes, peppers, etc.). Also nicotine is toxic to other desirable plants/insects, and so I think it is overkill for aphids.


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Re: Coffee as a pesticide [Re: shroomaker]
    #9884173 - 02/28/09 12:28 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Your best first line of defense for aphids is to wash them off.  If it's a potted plant, run it under the fucet thoroughly.  If outdoors, hose them down.  This will remove a good part.  I usually use Safer's insecticidal soap after that. I've gotten rid of full on infestations indoors like that.  It does take persistance though.  You'll need to wash and apply soap regularly.  It is said to be non-toxic.  Your leaves may suffer a little, but the plant will come back after.  It's certainly much better than what the bugs do. I hate aphids with a passion.

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