Pingtung farm turns manure into mosquito coilsBy Fion Khan / Staff writer, with CNAAs Taiwan’s dairy sector looks to innovate and evolve, a Pingtung County-based operator on Thursday last week showcased products aimed at sustainability, drawing attention with a natural mosquito repellent coil made from cow dung deodorized by earthworms. Dairy farmers, milk processors and food and beverage businesses that use fresh milk produced in Taiwan were featured at a news conference on “Domestic Fresh Milk and Industry Collaboration” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture. In addition to fresh milk and a range of dairy products, Kaodah Milk displayed an item that resembled a handmade cookie, but was actually a natural mosquito coil derived from cattle manure. The material is then sun-dried and mixed with used coffee grounds to produce a natural mosquito coil, she said. As some people avoid fresh milk due to lactose intolerance, the farm introduced “night milk,” which contains gamma-aminobutyric acid, and lactose-free yogurt, she said.

Source: Taipei Times February 02, 2026 03:49 UTC