Pests
Get pests advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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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
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The Long-lasting, Cheap and Simple Non-Toxic Fix Homeowners Can Use to Keep Mice Out in Winter and Beyond
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These 5 Plants May Be Unwittingly Attracting Rats This Fall – Here's What Experts Recommend to Plant Instead to Deter Them
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Households Urged to Check Attics and Lofts This October – For Unexpected Inhabitants
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5 Seasonal Soil Fixes To Keep Winter Pests at Bay and Prepare the Ground For Spring
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Every Birch Owner Should Know About This Threat – Pest Experts Reveal the Signs of Bronze Birch Borer and Their Recommended Control Methods
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Spraying this easy DIY essential oil spray around your windows in October will deter spiders – they hate the smell
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These $11 aromatic, non-toxic 'blocks from heaven' are a natural secret weapon against moths this fall – shoppers love the 'great scent'
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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
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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
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The 5 easiest pest control plays to save your fall harvest from being nibbled before you even get to pick it
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October is the best time to control asparagus beetle – discover the 1 job to do this month that can make a big impact
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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
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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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