Pest-busting: how to really get rid of household pests!

1. DIY Pest control :
the natural way!
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Before you pick up the phone and dial
Rentokil, we check out some alternative
ideas to getting rid of household pests.

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spider repellent: lemon
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Rub lemon around door and
window frames. Spiders are
not fans of the smell of citrus –
so this should keep them out.
And your home will smell
lemony fresh too!

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Moth repellent: lavender
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Moths love to feed on natural fibres like cotton
and cashmere, hence why the contents of
your wardrobe look so appetising!
Add a few drops of lavender oil to the base, or
hang sachets of dried lavender around moth-
loving clothes – they can’t stand the smell and
it’ll kill their appetite for your favourite threads.

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Ant repellent: Catnip
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If your house is at risk of being invaded
by ants and you don’t want to resort
to chemicals to get rid of them, then
catnip could be your answer.
Sprinkle a bit of catnip around doors
and windows and the ants will scarper!
If you don’t have catnip to hand, try
crushed mint leaves – it’s been said
that it deters rodents too!

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rodent repellent: Mint
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Will planting lots of mint around
your home repel rodents?
No one really knows. However,
the myth has persisted for years,
so if you are worried about rats or
mice entering your home then there’s
no harm in planting some wild mint in
the garden – plus, there’ll be plenty
for weekend mojitos!

6. Fly repellent: Herbs
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Flies and mosquitos can be really,
really irritating. The good news is you
can keep them at bay by planting
some common household herbs.
The strong smell and natural oil in
lemon balm, for example, is an ideal
mosquito and fly deterrent – you can
use basil, rosemary and thyme too.
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