Cheap 16p hack helps to repel ants from your garden this summer – but be careful to avoid an easy mistake
And you won't have to worry about your flowerbeds because this hack is all-natural and budget-friendly.
Adding this affordable item to your garden can help to repel unwanted pests all summer long.
The scent of bananas is said to work as a natural repellant for insects such as aphids.
According to the experts at The Cool Down, placing banana peels in the soil around your plants can work as a barrier for ants.
They recommend simply covering your peels with a thin layer of soil for this hack.
Alternatively, you can cut the peel into small pieces and evenly distribute them throughout your garden.
And since you can pick up bananas for just 16p a-piece from Sainsbury's, this step won't break your budget.
There are important steps to remember when carrying out this unique hack.
When burying banana peels, make sure to fully cover them in soil so as not to attract animals to your garden.
You should also make sure not to leave the peels exposed as it can attract flies to your garden.
As well as burying the peels, you can also use them to create a banana water spray.
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First, place a banana peel in five cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once the mixture has cooled down, add it to a spray bottle and spritz the mixture directly on the leaves and stems of your plants.
Severe infestations can cause plant leaves to turn yellow and die as aphids transmit viruses from plant to plant.
You can also use soap and tights to repel flies from your home this summer.
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.
You can also use a £1.40 household item to deter ants from entering your home.
A 49p hack helps to keep wasps from your garden, but you'll want to act soon.
Another trick prevents squirrels from digging up your garden and all you need is a kitchen staple.
And common storage mistakes may be attracting rodents to your garden shed.
A £7 Waitrose buy helps to repel insects from your garden while keeping you cool at the same time.
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