Pests
Get pests advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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Entomologists Reveal How to Repel Ants From Entering Your Home Using One Non-Toxic OilPublished
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Keep squirrels out of the garden for good with an easy-to-grow flower they can't stand – but you'll lovePublished
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Bug bombs 101 – what are they, how to use them, and the must-know safety measures to keep in mindPublished
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Keep wasps away with this pesticide-free, non-toxic wasp deterrent that over 3,000 shoppers hail as 'nothing short of a miracle'Published
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Wave goodbye to pesky mosquitoes with the new $4 IKEA curtain – a chic alternative to the ugly bug nets of the pastPublished
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This $7 ALDI portable pest repellent fan is the perfect non-toxic way to keep flying bugs away this summerPublished
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Do portable bug repellent fans really work? Entomologists reveal how to boost effectiveness for a non-toxic 'personal bug-free zone'Published
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Anyone who sleeps with their windows open at night is urged to use this $13 device to keep cool without inviting 'an army of pests' insidePublished
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How to get rid of moths – 11 entomologist-approved methods from deterrents to storageLast updated
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How to get rid of cockroaches – expert advice for banishing these notoriously hard-to-kill pests quickly and permanentlyLast updated
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Cockroach vs. waterbug – how to spot the difference and why it matters for pest control successPublished
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Bedbug vs. cockroach – entomologists reveal 6 differences, and why it matters for effective, quick, long-lasting pest control prowessPublished
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How to get rid of cockroaches in the bedroom fast without having to move out of your sleep spacePublished
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Will ticks die in a washing machine? Pest pros reveal the important caveat to this quick tick remedyPublished
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How to get rid of bats in an attic naturally without breaking the law – wildlife experts reveal the surprising restrictions and solutions to these protected pestsLast updated
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I hate to say it, but natural ant killers just don’t work. I tried this commercial $6 ant killer dust instead, and it banished them for good in just 10 minutesPublished
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What colors attract mosquitoes? Pest control pros reveal the 3 shades that make you a 'target' for mosquitoes, and how to become 'invisible' to themLast updated
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Why are there so many cicadas? If your home feels under attack in 2025, you're not being paranoid – it technically isPublished
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How to get rid of mosquitoes inside the house naturally – 7 non-toxic essentials to protect your home from the risk of diseaseLast updated
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Do I need to worry about the deadly Massachusetts mosquito virus in 2025? Doctors urge caution and reveal tips to keep your household safe this summerPublished
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I live in the countryside surrounded by farms, and people say the Zevo Flying Insect Trap is the answer to my pest-busting prayersPublished
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A pest expert reveals how to get rid of clover mites, and prevent these springtime, sap-sucking insects from damaging plants and entering your homePublished
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Say goodbye to ants by spraying this 1 natural repellent around your home – and no, it's not vinegarPublished
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Pest control pros reveal this cheap grocery store staple will stop flies from invading your home – and you can grab it in the fruit and veg aisle for less than $1Published
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How to get rid of springtail bugs from your house – 6 essential tips from pest control pros to banish these speedy insects for goodLast updated
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Doing this one thing every evening will stop snails from wreaking havoc in your garden – and your plants will thank youPublished
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7 surprising things attracting pests to your home – and what to do right now to ward off summer infestationsPublished
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How to get rid of chipmunks in your yard – 12 natural and non-toxic ways to repel these rodentsLast updated
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How to get rid of gnats – 9 easy methods pest control pros and entomologists loveLast updated
