Cheap 6p item from Home Bargains repel pests from your garden this summer – and it creates a ‘relaxing' atmosphere

Scottish Sun

26-05-2025

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SUMMER is almost here and if you're planning on spending it relaxing in your garden, this budget buy may be worth picking up.
Home Bargains shoppers can pick up a handy item that repels pests from their outdoor space.
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Home Bargains shoppers can pick up a budget-friendly buy for keeping insects out of their garden (stock image)
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Nothing ruins a laid-back summer's day in your garden like having to keep swatting away insects.
Whether you're soaking up the sun or hosting a barbecue get together, this product can help to deter bugs from your backyard.
You can pick up a 24-pack of Citronella Tealights for just £1.49 from Home Bargains.
Breaking down to just 6p per candle, these tealights may prove to be well worth the investment.
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According to manufacturers, these candles are "infused with natural citronella oil" to "keep pesky bugs at bay".
As well as deterring insects from your garden, this budget buy can also help to ensure a relaxing environment.
You can light up your outdoor gatherings while adding a sweet citrus scent to the air.
Designed to burn for approximately four hours, a little goes a long way with this buy.
"The soft flickering flame adds a touch of ambience to any setting, making these tealights ideal for patio parties or romantic evenings under the stars," the product description read.
Simply place these tealights in candle holders or lanterns around your outdoor space to create a "bug-free zone and enhance the atmosphere".
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The company encouraged homeowners to "say goodbye to pesky bugs and hello to relaxation" with these buys.
According to pest control experts at Eco Shield, citronella proves useful at repelling insects due to its "distinctive odour, which may make it difficult for some pests to locate a host".
It masks the attractant odours that draw insects towards us, making it difficult for them to locate their targets.
Citronella also interferes with the sensory receptors of insects, particularly mosquitoes, disrupt their ability to detect carbon dioxide, heat, and other chemical signals that draw them to hosts.
This creates confusion, hindering their ability to find and bite humans or animals.
Tips for keeping pests from your garden Plant companion plants such as peppermint to repel rats.
Place Garden Netting Pest Barrier, over your flowerbeds.
Fill open-top containers with beer and place in soil to repel slugs.
Spray plants with Neem Oil, to repel ants, flies, and spiders.
Dust your flowerbeds with Diatomaceous Earth.
Mix 1 tablespoon dish soap, 10 drops peppermint oil, and 4 cups water and spray on flowerbeds.
Place eggshells around your plants to protect from slugs and snails.
The specific compounds present in citronella oil can cause irritation to insects upon contact.
When insects come into contact with citronella, it may disrupt their feeding or landing behaviour, discouraging them from staying in the vicinity.
Shoppers can also pick up a £2.99 citronella torch candle from Home Bargains.
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