Pests
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Pests
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Pros reveal 10 ways to keep pests out of your home this summer
Get ahead of critter issues with our expert guide on the things you can do to stop them getting inside as the weather hots up
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Carpenter ants 101: everything you need to know about the wood-tunneling pests that can infest the walls of your home
Our pest pros reveal the damage carpenter ants can cause and how to fight an infestation successfully
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Experts reveal the 7 pest control mistakes that are making your infestation worse and how best to avoid them in your home
Our bug pros share the pest control mistakes that are causing your extermination strategy to flop
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Why do ants come in the house? Pest experts reveal the reasons and how to remedy each pesky situation
Get to the bottom of why ants come into the house and harness the knowledge to bolster your pest control plan
By Danielle Valente Published
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The three household cockroach facts you can harness for better pest control
Experts reveal three cockroach facts you can use to bolster your battle to banish these pesky bugs from your home
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Irish Spring soap is the perfect pest zapper for your plants and there's two ways to use it
Gardening pros reveal how to use Irish Spring soap for plant pest control indoors and out
By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated
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How to get rid of cockroaches in the kitchen — swot up on roach behaviour to banish them permanently, say experts
Learn how to get rid of cockroaches in the kitchen from our pest control pros to clear pesky home invaders for good
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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These 10 household items repel bugs — and you probably have them at home already
From lavender to Listerine, make your home a 'no fly zone' with tips from our pros
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Learn how to identify bugs in your home and spot infestations of the 15 most common critters
Found a pest lurking? Learn how to identify bugs in your home, from early signs to full blown infestations and what to do next
By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated