Pests
Get pests advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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Citronella is my go-to pest repellent on hot summer days – this is how to use it around the home
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Do coffee grounds keep bugs away? Experts have the answers
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How to make DIY tick-repellent – according to pest control pros
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How to get rid of hornets in your home – humane and safe ways to deter these pests
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Does burning coffee grounds help dispel mosquitoes? We explore this unique pest control method
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Natural pest control methods – 7 eco-friendly techniques that won't harm your garden
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How to propagate star jasmine – expert advice for successful cuttings
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Best tick repellent plants – 5 plants that can steer these pests away from your yard
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How to stop earwigs from coming into the house – deterrents to safeguard your home from pests
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This easy 4-ingredient mosquito repellent can be made for under $5
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How to repel ticks in your yard – 5 expert ways to prevent them from coming in
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How to make DIY aphid sprays – 5 sprays to shake off pesky pests
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How to care for a zebra plant – expert tips to keep these fabulous houseplants healthy
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4 simple and humane ways to deter stray cats from your home and yard
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15 popular pest control myths debunked – these well known 'facts' are really fiction
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How to get rid of larder beetles – 4 simple steps to remove them for good
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What is attacking my hibiscus plants? Common hibiscus pests and how to combat them
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What smells do rats and mice hate? 5 scents to help deter these pests
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Do dryer sheets repel mosquitos? Experts deliberate on whether this popular pest control method is effective
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5 simple ways to keep mosquitos away from the front door – top tips from pest control experts
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Best squirrel-repellent plants – 7 expert-approved options to help keep critters away
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How to prevent pests when you bring houseplants back indoors – Experts tips to protect your indoor plants
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How to get rid of gypsy moth caterpillars – 5 ways to keep these pests away from your plants
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8 outstanding flowers to plant in a vegetable garden to deter pests – and which ones they repel
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11 nice-smelling scents garden pests hate – and how to use them
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Best wasp repellent plants – 10 plants to naturally deter these insects from your yard
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How to protect a lawn from rabbits eating grass, digging holes, and causing damage
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5 natural repellents for carpenter bees – that won’t damage your home or health
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Best way to kill ticks in your yard – Experts share 5 methods to prevent an infestation
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