My avocado tree lost the war with fruit flies from ground coffee because its roots died from isopropyl alcohol ((CH3)2CHOH) that I had applied in hope of eradicating the fruit flies. I finally conceded defeat, and placed the pot outside of the house.
Being left outside in elements of nature, the avocado tree is experiencing resurrection as new leaves are coming out from a plurality of branches.
The pod of avocado tree was blown away by a pico-tornado.