Pests
Get pests advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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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 itPublished
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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 themPublished
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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 monthPublished
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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 fallPublished
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This Top Rated Ultrasonic Animal Repellent is Keeping Deer, Racoons, and Squirrels Out of Backyards Thanks to One Special FeaturePublished
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3 ways to use cornstarch in the garden – an invaluable ingredient for natural pest control, planting seeds, and morePublished
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Avoid growing these 5 plants that attract Japanese beetles, warn pest control experts – they're magnets for these shiny, destructive crittersPublished
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Snakes in your yard? Here's what it says about your garden (plus experts reveal how to reduce serpent numbers)Published
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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 tipPublished
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Experts reveal the dream frequency households should empty food waste bins to avoid fruit fly nightmaresPublished
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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 flowersPublished
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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 wildlifePublished
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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 yardPublished
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Itched-out homeowners say these slippery bed bug monitoring traps are perfect for successful DIY 'diagnostics'Published
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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 tinfoilPublished
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If you feel guilty squashing spiders, this cruelty-free, hands-off tool will be a 'lifesaver' this spider seasonPublished
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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'Published
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5 things in your yard that could be attracting ticks – and what to do to stop themPublished
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Will bleach kill roaches? Our entomologists reveal whether this 'whack-a-mole' approach really worksPublished
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Keep spiders out of your house this fall with this 1 surprising natural ingredientPublished
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Gardeners swear by using baffles to keep squirrels off bird feeders, and it is not as strange as it soundsPublished
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4 natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself for easy, non-toxic protection from your pantry in a pinchPublished
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This fun yard addition can protect your porch from bothersome bats – it’s simple, eco-friendly, and costs less than $50Published
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How to deter sweat bees – 3 methods a pest control expert swears by to keep these stinging insects away from your yardPublished
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This affordable hack deters mosquitoes with a citrus summer scent – here's how to try it in your own homePublished
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This chemical-free pest control hack is guaranteed to protect your crops from destructive birds, slugs, and insects – for freePublished
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How to keep pests out of your dorm room – 7 prevention tips every student should study before the start of the semesterPublished
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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, tooPublished
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This $8 ‘Bucket of Doom’ trick stops mosquitoes breeding during summer – it's so simple, plus it won't harm other wildlife in the yardPublished
