‘Cinnamon is another scent that repels flies due to its strong, spicy nature,' explains Daniel Steward, from Shield Pest Control. 'However, for homeowners, it adds a warm, comforting aroma that’s ...

Gardens are beginning to 'come alive' at this time of year, with salad crops and many other fruits and vegetables coming into ...

OUR flip flop summer – with sun one minute and downpours the next – can make it hard to know what to expect. And the ...

Expert Waine Delamy has explained how to turn a kitchen staple into a spray that keeps away aphids, beetles and slugs ...

Monsoon showers often drive spiders indoors, seeking warmth and shelter. To deter these eight-legged visitors, natural ...

Flooded nests: Heavy rain can drive ants from their underground colonies, pushing them to seek dry shelter indoors. Food shortages: Washed-away food sources force ants to expand their search, ...

And just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, experts are warning us to expect ‘flying ant season’, with peak swarms ...

Peppermint, spearmint, corn mint and apple mint are common varieties. Mint leaves have many uses around the home and garden ...

According to pest experts, you should never squash spiders in your home, or you’ll risk creating an infestation in your home.

Problem pests can wreak havoc in the home. Whether you have carpet beetle infestations or bed bugs during hot weather, ...

They're increasing in numbers due to climate change - here are the best methods for keeping them out of your home ...

Adding aromatic essential oils to cotton balls creates a powerful pest repellent that has the added benefit of creating a natural diffuser.