Garden Pests
The latest Garden Pests breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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The top 5 plants that repel ants, according to gardening pros
If you're dealing with ants in your backyard, planting herbs and flowers that will repel them is a good idea. Gardeners spill on their top five choices
By Eve Smallman Published
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Ingenious ways to keep pests out of your yard — 7 secrets to an ick-free outdoor space
Looking for ways to keep pests out of your yard? Our industry pros reveal 7 ingenious steps to a pest-free yard
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How I dealt with a vegetable crop aphid infestation — and 5 pro-approved tips I recommend following
Dealing with an vegetable crop aphid infestation and want to know how to remove them once and for all? Here's what worked for me, and what gardening pros say
By Eve Smallman Published
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Plants that repel pests outdoors — 7 herbs and flowers that gardening and pest control pros love
Want to know the plants that repel pests outdoors? We've asked gardening and pest control pros for the ones they use to deter bugs, plus pick essentials
By Eve Smallman Published
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How to get rid of ants in your backyard — 5 methods pest control pros use
An expert guide on how to get rid of ants in your backyard using vinegar, dish soap, borax, baking soda, salt and more
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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Why pouring boiling water over weeds is a waste of time, according to gardening pros — and what to do instead
Don't bother pouring boiling water over weeds if your backyard is full of them. We've asked experts why not to do this and what you can do instead
By Eve Smallman Published
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Allotment expert shares 5 clever ways to stop squirrels digging up bulbs
How to stop squirrels from digging up and eating your spring-flowering bulbs
By Jenny Wood Published
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How to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders
Learn how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders without ever harming these important pollinators
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to get rid of earwigs: 8 ways to protect your backyard and home from pincher bugs
Discover how to get rid of earwigs if you've spotted these forceps-fronted pests damaging your plants and making an appearance inside your house
By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated
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5 non-toxic pest control solutions for planet-friendly gardening
Garden expert Jonathan Race explains how to take a new, natural approach to garden pest control that doesn't involve any nasties
By Lindsey Davis Last updated
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How to get rid of slugs: 10 quick ways to save garden plants
Here's how to get rid of slugs in the garden and protect your crops from damage
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to keep rabbits out of the garden: 7 kind methods to save your plants
Find out how to keep rabbits out of the garden with these expert-led, kind natured tips
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to keep squirrels out of potted plants
Foul play driving you nuts? Here's how to keep squirrels out of potted plants...
By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated
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How to deter foxes from your yard and garden, without harming them
Find out how to deter foxes from your yard – humanely
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to keep raccoons away from your backyard or porch
Learn how to keep raccoons away, according to experts
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to get rid of moles on your lawn and yard
Follow this expert advice on how to get rid of moles to stop them from wreaking havoc on your lawn
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Monty Don shares the one thing you shouldn’t do to get rid of slugs in your garden
If you need to get rid of slugs in your garden, take note of Monty Don's tip
By Millie Hurst Published
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How to humanely remove a bees nest from your home, according to experts
Dealing with your bees nest without harming or stressing the colony is surprisingly simple
By Kaitlyn McInnis Published
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How to get rid of aphids – using homemade insect spray, neem oil and more
Find out how to get rid of aphids naturally, without the use of harmful pesticides and how to keep them away from your plants for good.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to get rid of Japanese knotweed
Is your garden is blighted by Japanese knotweed? We explain how to spot and deal with this ‘Godzilla of the garden’, which can break through tarmac and concrete, causing untold problems for homeowners
By Anna Cottrell Last updated