<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Pests ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/uk/tag/pests Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 en <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[ Forget The Hacks! This is the One Natural, Biodegradable Material That Will Keep Pests Away from Your Plants For Good ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/forget-the-hacks-this-is-the-one-natural-biodegradable-material-that-will-keep-pests-away-from-your-plants-for-good R4XbxuzWCdZFCMLtATJurj Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:51:01 +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, 15 Apr 2026 16:18:59 +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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[ The Long-lasting, Cheap and Simple Non-Toxic Fix Homeowners Can Use to Keep Mice Out in Winter and Beyond ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/steel-wool-to-stop-mice-getting-indoors MG7N8AFZzKSKih2JWhV66j Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +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 <![CDATA[ Households Urged to Check Attics and Lofts This October – For Unexpected Inhabitants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/households-urged-to-check-attics-and-lofts-this-october-for-bats vsX654a4czp5FpkHhcWjrn Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[ These $11 aromatic, non-toxic 'blocks from heaven' are a natural secret weapon against moths this fall – shoppers love the 'great scent' ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/aromatic-non-toxic-cedar-blocks-shoppers-love-for-moths 9HDze7WCreGsWnq2EhD7AV Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +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 <![CDATA[ Burn lavender for the instant moth-deterrent your home needs this fall to protect pantries and closets – pest pros reveals how to ensure lasting results ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/burn-lavender-instant-moth-deterrent HpMRoE9AxH6byqgxCUKM3W Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +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 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:56:03 +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 <![CDATA[ Pest pros urge homeowners to spray patios and paths with vinegar until November – and it’s not as strange as it sounds ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/spray-patios-paths-vinegar-until-november-deter-spiders B2gqXPtpw8HaDUHfxxBWn Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop! Don't recycle this common household item – use it to easily banish silverfish without chemicals for free, experts reveal ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/newspaper-silverfish-trap Gpt4Mzpm9ceoS7oUw7Fqvj Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +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 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:17:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ People are burning rosemary indoors on 1 October – it's rooted in ancient tradition to boost your wellbeing, deter pests, and more ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/burning-rosemary-deter-pests ikaUw2eDsWxcE5dUFf5ipZ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:23:41 +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 <![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 <![CDATA[ The aromatic pantry staple you need in your closet to deter clothes-damaging pests, according to entomologists ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/bay-leaves-deter-closet-pests jGU8PuZZJKeEu2nAAgUrZf Sun, 14 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/keep-kissing-bugs-out-of-your-house aJGWTwFzyRyiDjC38npmCZ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +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 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/why-spiders-hide-in-baseboards p99nECs8Nrp9iokrUwVLpd Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Easy setup, immediate results' – this cruelty-free ultrasonic pest control solution loved by Amazon shoppers is a must for banishing mice this fall ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/indoor-ultrasonic-pest-repellent-device jq48GyqTZjbXae4gHi6Yr6 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +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 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:41:54 +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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[ Is the outside of your home covered in dusty summer cobwebs? Remove them easily at arm's length with this free DIY tool tip ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/sock-on-stick-trick-cobwebs atVS8T48Ps5UXTsavJpaRK Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts reveal the dream frequency households should empty food waste bins to avoid fruit fly nightmares ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/frequency-empty-food-bins-avoid-fruit-flies CpsGy8Td5Go9smd2CHCL67 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[ Itched-out homeowners say these slippery bed bug monitoring traps are perfect for successful DIY 'diagnostics' ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/bedbug-monitoring-traps k6r5vLSVwC3PpQAPZqvNAh Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +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 <![CDATA[ If you feel guilty squashing spiders, this cruelty-free, hands-off tool will be a 'lifesaver' this spider season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/cruelty-free-spider-catcher FNcn5fFambyCPphtyegTJf Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +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 <![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 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:35:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will bleach kill roaches? Our entomologists reveal whether this 'whack-a-mole' approach really works ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/will-bleach-kill-roaches zEfymxWy9CWx6UDGuk9eXm Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000