<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Pest-control ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/uk/gardens/pest-control Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 3 Kitchen Scraps That Can Help Stop Summer Pests from Invading Your Home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/kitchen-scraps-to-repel-pests AcX4t9uW6sy6jqTisJHyiV Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:45:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Prevent Ticks in Your Yard – 5 Expert-Approved Ways to Stop Them Moving In ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prevent-ticks-in-your-yard 2ctHGWVuyrzNMCHgcG2Mgi Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:21:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Only Plant You Need For a Natural Slug-Proof Barrier – It's Low-Maintenance and Thrives in Shade ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/the-one-plant-you-need-to-create-a-slug-proof-barrier iZTVxBPcnNCKq92uLawDM Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners Are Using Flour to Deter Spring Pests – But There's One Thing to Know Before Trying It ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/using-flour-to-deter-spring-pests u8XkFEsQY2o57Qk8vZzmW4 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:46:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lily Beetles Are Emerging This Month – And This Surprising Natural Trick Can Help Stop an Infestation Early ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-combat-lily-beetles Q3UhAEAcgLwvQhGDczva79 Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:46:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got Mice in Your Garden? This $2 Pantry Staple Could Help Keep Them Away For Good ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-use-vinegar-to-deter-mice-in-the-garden FcvkH7vfbydqjQDAnmj5BZ Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:46:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Birds Stealing Seeds and Damaging Seedlings in May? 3 Simple Ways to Stop Them Without Damaging Your Garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-stop-birds-from-eating-seeds 5NtKr3J6tVyS8GNWwoyczJ Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:46:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden for Good With a Fragrant Plant They Can’t Stand – But You’ll Love ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/using-lavender-to-deter-ticks H2qn8x2FFeQMmemhGw7F5 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:46:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Check Spring Buds for Aphids Now – Getting Rid of Them As Soon As Possible Will Save Your Plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/check-for-aphids-in-early-spring CfVRATLGpdVK6G47jg7cfP Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:47:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spring Houseplant Pests Are Waking Up, But This $17 Organic Spray Gets Rid of Them Instantly – and Leaves Your Plants Looking Glossy ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/amazon-houseplant-neem-oil-spray hZekZrDAfG2xHpFopo3cDZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:47:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally, a Chemical-Free Way to Stop Carpenter Bees – These Traps Work Fast and Save You Costly Damage ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-bee-brothers-carpenter-bee-trap RYwAwJHoH9AA9kmrrsQAWJ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Quick Fixes to Protect Your Yard from Gophers – Do Them Now for a Flourishing Spring Garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/mistakes-attracting-gophers-to-your-yard an2AQV6PPZaw35K4BsLYc8 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:47:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ If Squirrels Keep Digging Up Your Yard, You're Probably Making One of These Mistakes – Act Fast Before You Lose Your Plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/mistakes-attracting-squirrels-to-your-yard kd2vaAAN4AMp7wwFF5MnkZ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:47:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Finally Found a Way to Outsmart Gophers and Squirrels – These $30 Planting Baskets Are Keeping My Garden Safe ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/amazon-wire-planting-baskets sCwAB76qbuVzebDiLSxKG Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:47:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, Dryer Sheets Do Not Keep Mice Away – Pest Pro Reveals the Natural Scent-Deterrent That Actually Works ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/dryer-sheets-will-not-keep-mice-away-but-peppermint-will yktYs3ZAb3EyJpvASt4XMj Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $22 Steel Wool Filler Effectively Gets Mice Out of Your Walls – Shoppers Say It's 'Everything You Need in One Box' ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/steel-wool-filler-kit BFZ2XYbBtQ5ZnEzNWtPd65 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Before You Try the Plastic Fork Pest Control Hack, Read This Warning – We Reveal the Non-Toxic Alternatives That Will Actually Protect Winter Crops ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-not-to-use-plastic-forks-for-pest-control q7dD9AJ3ap3sHWZnfU5U3m Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:50:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ You’re Forgetting to Tidy One Area of Your Yard and it’s Attracting Pests – 5 Things Experts Urge You to do Right Now to Prevent the Problem ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-stop-pests-overwintering-in-your-shed Mum5bnFeUXiTvx4vmNkYsX Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:50:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 Plants May Be Unwittingly Attracting Rats This Fall – Here's What Experts Recommend to Plant Instead to Deter Them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-attract-rats-and-what-to-plant-instead qqSBn3TPgwaDBYJ3uKzrEW Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:50:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Seasonal Soil Fixes To Keep Winter Pests at Bay and Prepare the Ground For Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-soil-amendments nJpWKPyZDoYqSm2gJ2AtRn Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:50:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Birch Owner Should Know About This Threat – Pest Experts Reveal the Signs of Bronze Birch Borer and Their Recommended Control Methods ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bronze-birch-borer fERhWuR83hdgwCbpqMWQGC Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spraying this easy DIY essential oil spray around your windows in October will deter spiders – they hate the smell ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/easy-peppermint-diy-essential-oil-spray-deters-spiders fBr3YzTfohJHp47KAJYfp Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:04:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ My yard is overrun with squirrels, so I'm planting these 5 bulbs I know they won't eat to guarantee a bloom-filled spring garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bulbs-squirrels-dont-eat JajopPNThzFjtSnn5MmroE Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5 easiest pest control plays to save your fall harvest from being nibbled before you even get to pick it ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-pest-control 86H5W4DTMFUYkNXhwtSsPj Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ October is the best time to control asparagus beetle – discover the 1 job to do this month that can make a big impact ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-control-asparagus-beetle ABTF22pMuZGfzKktNfwtq4 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-keep-rats-away-from-your-garden KmovuwsgeVXZm9eXqZJaYP Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 natural ways to deter snakes from your yard – why one gardening expert swears by these eco-friendly and harm-free methods ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/natural-ways-to-deter-snakes-from-your-yard MozuQfNxhywdFUgZ9riKvY Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Groundhogs running amok in your garden? Grow these 5 plants groundhogs hate to send them away ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-groundhogs-hate hM2nFH2ktrnNzLRaD4PUpB Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sick of the never-ending battle with spiders? Try growing these 5 plants indoors – it's natural pest control and spiders hate them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-grow-indoors-to-repel-spiders GpTLxdnAYrZA4ACcwBP33o Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Top Rated Ultrasonic Animal Repellent is Keeping Deer, Racoons, and Squirrels Out of Backyards Thanks to One Special Feature ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/solar-ultrasonic-animal-repellent hneiZTmnE5QmPYA9zFyhGf Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways to use cornstarch in the garden – an invaluable ingredient for natural pest control, planting seeds, and more ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/ways-to-use-cornstarch-in-the-garden JJ37JeSBk9L77CFAwB3KJA Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Avoid growing these 5 plants that attract Japanese beetles, warn pest control experts – they're magnets for these shiny, destructive critters ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-attract-japanese-beetles rXEjEs3KKm6ZA8hJNejwfE Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snakes in your yard? Here's what it says about your garden (plus experts reveal how to reduce serpent numbers) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-are-there-snakes-in-my-yard keQvVSukuzUBYwnpW22gMf Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/agapanthus-gall-midge UFJQGMK4ZsKp7EhVasaYKZ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/ultrasonic-mole-repellent rHCCoDrfRSpZrJ4cf3Lurk Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/beneficial-insects wLFwbQEQaiQYDbsawz8JNa Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trust me, this hack to protect your figs from squirrels and birds might sound crazy, but it works – all you need is tinfoil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/covering-figs-in-tinfoil-hack 6mx6nXQ5o4upP4ZogMQhp4 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ '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' ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/orbit-motion-activated-sprinkler EswhT8ArhSaECyquB9mE6b Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things in your yard that could be attracting ticks – and what to do to stop them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/things-in-your-yard-that-attract-ticks HFZr4HCC4EiCTLHR29jZAi Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners swear by using baffles to keep squirrels off bird feeders, and it is not as strange as it sounds ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/using-baffles-to-deter-squirrels jLskjaE4KfhrDaqvUFVkvF Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to deter sweat bees – 3 methods a pest control expert swears by to keep these stinging insects away from your yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deter-sweat-bees-from-your-yard fZwEkxgytACGREH9R8MXL4 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ This chemical-free pest control hack is guaranteed to protect your crops from destructive birds, slugs, and insects – for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/organza-mesh-bags-to-protect-crops-from-pests Rb4RcvnoeUBC9pWQoKFXUF Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mushrooms that eat insects? It's not something from a sci-fi film, it's happening right now in your backyard – you can even use kitchen mushrooms to get rid of pests, too ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/use-mushrooms-to-get-rid-of-pests nQfG7MBHfzWRhfm3eXdPnL Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $8 ‘Bucket of Doom’ trick stops mosquitoes breeding during summer – it's so simple, plus it won't harm other wildlife in the yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/mosquito-dunks sFvbUezzEmcxBc7kvf6EVT Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can easily repel grubs by companion planting, and these are the 3 plants to use – the best is a popular herb you may already have in your garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-repel-grubs WMYGU7RWjj58xN9tRyhi9F Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ground squirrels ripping up your garden? Pest control experts swear by this one hack to prevent further damage – and it costs less than $15 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/get-rid-of-ground-squirrels sTckhdWqDNHyzQHU2qNGeF Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 tick-repellent ground covers – a natural solution that’s fragrant and pretty for you, but repulsive to harmful pests ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/tick-repellent-ground-covers iXfFAMDLX4hLiwcD8HiaVB Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have you heard of root aphids? They might be the hidden culprit behind your lacklustre plants – here's how to spot and get rid of this underground pest fast ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-identify-and-get-rid-of-root-aphids vBeonX4KSUuciN3wghnGx6 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I exhausted every method to get rid of flea beetles with no luck, but this quick hack worked first time – all you need is a piece of card and some Vaseline ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-use-vaseline-to-get-rid-of-flea-beetles iVBkyNN5RmH2MtGTstJKDU Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've hit on the 1 way to keep wasps away from your summer outdoor dining this July – it's non-toxic, takes seconds, and always works ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deter-wasps-by-burning-coffee h5WeaRTktbKT6jXuNK3K2L Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:46 +0000