Pests
The latest Pests breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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How to get rid of cockroaches in the bedroom — expert advice so you can sleep in peace
Get rid of cockroaches in the bedroom for good with our five expert steps from tackling entry points to using baits and traps
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to get rid of ants in a garage — 6 steps to a bug-free space
Our industry experts reveal the six simple steps to a bug-free space including getting rid of them at the source and cleaning advice
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to keep spiders out of the garage — 4 ways to keep creepy crawlies at bay
Wondering how to keep spiders out of the garage? Industry experts reveal four simple steps to a spider-free space once and for all
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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The 5 most common pests to protect your home and yard from in fall
Want to know the pests that you should be protecting your home from in fall? We've asked pest and outdoor pros what to watch for and how to deter them
By Eve Smallman Published
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How to make a homemade bug spray — repel unwanted intruders with our step-by-step guide
Wondering how to make a homemade bug spray? Our industry experts provide a simple step-by-step guide, with key ingredients and top tips.
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to stop spiders getting in the house — pros reveal the best ways to keep these creepy crawlies firmly out
Wondering how to stop spiders getting in the house? Our home and cleaning experts reveal six ways to keep them outside where they belong
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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How to kill red ants — 5 simple steps to banish these pesky pests
Wondering how to kill red ants? Our industry pros reveal the 5 simple steps to restoring your home to a pest-free paradise.
By Andy van Terheyden Published
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Amazon's pest control bestsellers will keep your house bug-free all summer long
Check out Amazon's pest control bestsellers to keep your house bug-free all summer long. See the top picks to get rid of roaches, ants, and more
By Emily Lambe Published
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Pet-friendly pest-control ideas to keep your pets safe whilst you deal with unwanted critters and bugs
Our experts approve of these effective pet-friendly pest-control ideas that are safe for use around your pets
By Emily Lambe Published
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Get rid of ants in the bedroom fast — 5 simple steps pest control pros always take
We've asked pest control pros for the five steps they always follow, plus rounded up removal essentials including product recommendations
By Eve Smallman Published
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Pros reveal how to kill an ant nest but not your lawn — 7 methods to suit all skill levels
Pros reveal how to kill an ant nest but not your lawn using their favored methods to enjoy an ant-free and healthy lawn
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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How to repel ticks in your backyard — 5 methods to stop these pesky pests invading your space
Want to know how to repel ticks in your backyard? We've asked landscaping experts for their top tips, plus curated highly-rated picks to help you get rid
By Eve Smallman Published
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The best 5 ways to repel mice from a house — pest pros swear by these tips
Want to learn the ways to repel mice from a house? We've asked pest control pros how to scare them away from your home, plus picked out useful buys
By Eve Smallman Published
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How to get rid of mice from a garage — 7 simple steps for removing these squeaky pests
Want to know how to get rid of mice from a garage? We've asked pest control experts for their top tips on removing them and making sure they don't come back
By Eve Smallman Published
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How to get rid of ants in your home and stop them coming back for good
Learn how to get rid of ants and put them off returning with home-made repellents
By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated
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This clever Amazon backyard bug spray is the most convenient way to keep pests at bay — gardening experts say it's "highly-effective"
The pros love using this Amazon backyard bug spray to get rid of bugs. We ask them why they love it, why it's so effective, and pick alternative buys
By Eve Smallman Published
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Why am I finding bugs in rice? Expert-approved ways to get rid of nasty pests
If you're finding bugs in rice, it may be time to implement some pest control. Our experts weigh in on what causes the issue and how to get rid of them
By Emily Lambe Published
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Pros reveal 10 ways to keep pests out of your home this summer
Experts reveal the best ways to keep pests out of your home this summer
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 rundown on carpenter from pest control experts reveals everything you need to know about these insects, their infestations, and how to get rid of them
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
Experts reveal the pest control mistakes worsening or prolonging your home bug infestation, how best to avoid them when eradicating bugs from your home
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
If you're asking yourself, "Why do ants come in the house?" it's time to narrow down not only the culprits, but solutions. Our pest pros advise
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
Use Irish Spring soap for pest control on plants both indoors and out with these two simple methods of application
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
Pro tips on how to get rid of cockroaches in the kitchen, including why they come in, understanding roach behaviour, and steps to banish them 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
Wondering how to repel bugs? Our industry experts run you through 10 things that repel bugs from the home
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
Experts reveal how to identify bugs in your home, and spot signs of an infestation including gnats, mealybugs, moths, bedbugs, termites, cockroaches and more
By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated
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How to get rid of gnats in houseplants — and keep the pests away
We asked gardening pros how to get rid of gnats in houseplants — they have nine key pieces of advice to banish the pests
By Danielle Valente Published
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Don't stress, here's how to get rid of bed bugs fast using natural products and fail-safe methods
Here's how to get rid of bed bugs in a hurry if you've found your home infested and don’t know how to get rid of them. See our expert advice and tips.
By Emily Shaw Last updated
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How to prevent bed bugs: 7 expert-backed ways to stay bug-free
You may be wondering how to prevent bed bugs so you don't have to get rid of them later. Experts shared seven top tips for preventing creepy crawlies.
By Danielle Valente Published