Pests
Get pests advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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Pest pros urge homeowners to spray patios and paths with vinegar until November – and it’s not as strange as it sounds
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Stop! Don't recycle this common household item – use it to easily banish silverfish without chemicals for free, experts reveal
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7 expert ways to keep rats out of your yard and enjoy a rodent-free garden this fall – but hurry, you'll need to act fast
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People are burning rosemary indoors on 1 October – it's rooted in ancient tradition to boost your wellbeing, deter pests, and more
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5 natural ways to deter snakes from your yard – why one gardening expert swears by these eco-friendly and harm-free methods
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Groundhogs running amok in your garden? Grow these 5 plants groundhogs hate to send them away
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The aromatic pantry staple you need in your closet to deter clothes-damaging pests, according to entomologists
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This simple $3 long-lasting winter-proof DIY gem will keep kissing bugs out of your house this fall and beyond – thousands of Amazon shoppers swear by it
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Sick of the never-ending battle with spiders? Try growing these 5 plants indoors – it's natural pest control and spiders hate them
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Don't create a 'cozy' hiding spot that spiders love to feed and nest in by forgetting to vacuum this part of your home this month
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'Easy setup, immediate results' – this cruelty-free ultrasonic pest control solution loved by Amazon shoppers is a must for banishing mice this fall
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This top rated ultrasonic animal repellent is keeping deer, racoons, and squirrels out of backyards thanks to one special feature – and it's 15% off, but not for long
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3 ways to use cornstarch in the garden – an invaluable ingredient for natural pest control, planting seeds, and more
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Avoid growing these 5 plants that attract Japanese beetles, warn pest control experts – they're magnets for these shiny, destructive critters
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Snakes in your yard? Here's what it says about your garden (plus experts reveal how to reduce serpent numbers)
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Is the outside of your home covered in dusty summer cobwebs? Remove them easily at arm's length with this free DIY tool tip
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Experts reveal the dream frequency households should empty food waste bins to avoid fruit fly nightmares
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My agapanthus didn't bloom this year, and there is one reason why – here's what I am doing to stop agapanthus gall midge ruining next year's flowers
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Moles ripping up your lawn? Amazon shoppers say this $35 ultrasonic repellent is saving the day – it's solar powered and doesn't cause any harm to wildlife
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5 beneficial insects that are working hard to look after your garden plants without you realizing – how to protect and encourage them in your yard
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Itched-out homeowners say these slippery bed bug monitoring traps are perfect for successful DIY 'diagnostics'
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Trust me, this hack to protect your figs from squirrels and birds might sound crazy, but it works – all you need is tinfoil
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If you feel guilty squashing spiders, this cruelty-free, hands-off tool will be a 'lifesaver' this spider season
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'I have tried everything to stop deer destroying my garden' – 10,000+ reviews say this $49 motion-activated sprinkler is the 'only thing that works'
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5 things in your yard that could be attracting ticks – and what to do to stop them
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Will bleach kill roaches? Our entomologists reveal whether this 'whack-a-mole' approach really works
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Keep spiders out of your house this fall with this 1 surprising natural ingredient
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Gardeners swear by using baffles to keep squirrels off bird feeders, and it is not as strange as it sounds
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4 natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself for easy, non-toxic protection from your pantry in a pinch
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