Coffee grounds do repel ticks.
Coffee grounds have a strong scent that ticks hate and even some other insects hate the smell of coffee grounds.
Although you must apply the coffee grounds consistently to create a deterrent and repellent for the ticks and other insects.
You can use the coffee grounds to repel the ticks by creating barriers around the perimeter of your yard and home.
When coffee grounds are used in good quantities it can create a physical barrier that ticks will avoid.
To use the coffee grounds to repel ticks, spread a 2 inch layer of used coffee grounds around garden beds, your house or any other areas that the ticks might be present.
The effectiveness of used coffee grounds to repel ticks is only temporary so you must consistently add more used coffee grounds to keep the ticks away.
Coffee grounds are also best used with other tick repelling things like rosemary plants, lavender or even sage which can create a long lasting barrier against ticks.
Keeping grass cut and weeds cut and brush cleared can also help keep ticks away.
Ticks are also repelled by scents of various types of plants and essential oils, like lemon, cedar, orange, lavender, peppermint, oregano, geranium and eucalyptus.
These are natural scents that can repel ticks naturally and create a less inviting environment for ticks to thrive.