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Households Urged to Check Attics and Lofts This October – For Unexpected Inhabitants

This common fall pest must be dealt with safely and lawfully, experts urge

Homes & Gardens

Ladybirds are swarming homes across the UK this October – these 6 scents will safely keep them outside

You may have noticed a sudden influx of ladybirds - this is how to keep them out of your home

Ideal Home

Spraying this easy DIY essential oil spray around your windows in October will deter spiders – they hate the smell

Peppermint oil is the unsung hero

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Here’s why people are burning rosemary in their homes this October — and it’s not just to get rid of pests

The hidden secrets of burning rosemary in your home this season – and the benefits it brings.

Tom’s Guide

Scared of hurting spiders? 3 ways to remove spiders without harming them, according to pest experts

If you’ve spotted eight-legged pests and don’t want to kill them, here’s how you can humanely evict them out of your home.

Tom’s Guide

Pest pros urge homeowners to spray patios and paths with vinegar until November – and it’s not as strange as it sounds

Spiders will hate it

Homes & Gardens

Stop! Don't recycle this common household item – use it to easily banish silverfish without chemicals for free, experts reveal

Reuse your morning paper with this sustainable pest control method

Homes & Gardens

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Do mice like cheese? Pest experts debunk 3 common myths about having a mouse in your home

I asked pest experts whether the common myths about having mice in your home are true — and you might be surprised.

Tom’s Guide

Harris Dickinson: Playing John Lennon felt 'frightening'

Harris Dickinson has admitted the idea of playing John Lennon is "frightening" because he is so iconic.

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What's the best way to get rid of a mouse you trapped? I asked pest experts for their advice

Caught a mouse in your home? Here’s how to safely dispose of a mouse in either a snap trap or inside live traps.

Tom’s Guide

You’re handling wasps wrong — here’s what pest experts advise if you find a wasp indoors

Avoid making this one common mistake if you find a wasp in your home — here’s what pest experts advise instead.

Tom’s Guide

Forget mosquitoes, this pest's bites are actually worse according to the experts

Just when you thought mosquitoes are a nightmare, there are worse pest bites you’ll need to look out for this summer.

Tom’s Guide

Will bleach kill roaches? Our entomologists reveal whether this 'whack-a-mole' approach really works

Plus, pro recommendations on what to try instead

Homes & Gardens

4 natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself for easy, non-toxic protection from your pantry in a pinch

Pest control pros share their favorite DIY solutions

Homes & Gardens

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This affordable hack deters mosquitoes with a citrus summer scent – here's how to try it in your own home

Plus, it doubles up as a stunning centrepiece for al fresco dinner parties

Tom’s Guide

Is it ok to squish mosquitoes? I asked the pest control experts, and the answer might surprise you

Do you ever worry about squishing mosquitoes? We ask the experts what will happen if you do.

Ideal Home

5 scents to deter flies and make your home smell gorgeous in the process – it's a win-win this summer

Make your home smell divine and get rid of flies to boot!

Ideal Home

3 cheap and effective ways to keep mosquitoes out of your bird bath approved by pest control experts

Protect both yourself and your garden birds

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Pest control pros warn why you never squash spiders in your home – it could bring 'unexpected and unpleasant' effects

Avoid multiplying your problems tenfold, pest pros urge

Ideal Home

Banish carpet moths from your home this summer – 5 easy methods to get rid of them and stop them coming back

Summer and hot weather are their peak times

Homes & Gardens

This $7 portable pest repellent fan from Aldi is a must-have for summer – entomologists reveal how to use it for a non-toxic 'personal bug-free zone'

It's a smart solution for all-natural, non-toxic pest control for inside and out

Ideal Home

Does salt kill ants? Yes, but pest experts warn against using it for this simple reason

Salt may kill ants, but it's not necessarily the best choice

Homes & Gardens

Say goodbye to ants by spraying this 1 natural repellent around your home – and no, it's not vinegar

It's a cheap, non-toxic and eco-friendly solution, but it does have drawbacks, says our pro

Homes & Gardens

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 $1

The uses for this salad item go beyond your evening meal

Ideal Home

How to get rid of woodlice in a house — they might be harmless but, they're a sign of a much bigger problem

Woodlice are completely harmless, but hide a serious issue

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