Two cheap products just 70p in total can repel pests including ants from your home and garden this summer
But you don't need to spend a fortune on posh products, in fact, this 70p hack is all you need.
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As temperatures rise, most pests are on the search for a tasty snack - with countertop food, waste and even spillages making for a tasty treat.
Ants are no different and alarmingly, they can lay up to 800 eggs a day once they are in your home.
And since these insects love anything sweet, even the smallest of spills in your kitchen can attract them.
While wiping up your countertops and storing leftovers properly is essential, there's an extra step you can take.
But instead of reaching for some ant killer, there are kinder options that will simply deter them from your home, rather than killing them.
With this in mind, cleaning pro Chantel Mila, who posts under the handle @mama_mila_ on TikTok shared her method for deterring ants.
Chantel said: "Say goodbye to ants in your kitchen, this mix is a must-have to keep ants away, and it doubles as a great multipurpose cleaner."
Chantel suggested creating an all-natural spray combining lemon peel with white vinegar and allowing it to infuse for two weeks.
After two weeks, she explained you should combine the mixture with equal parts water in a spray bottle.
Chantel then said: "This powerful mix can be used on cracks to deter ants, due to the D-limonene in the lemon peels."
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She explained that the ants are also not fans of the scent of white vinegar.
And that the concoction is not only good for deterring ants from your home, but it can also double as a great multi-purpose cleaner.
With a costing as little as 99p in Aldi, and white vinegar at only 35p in Sainsbury's - this is an easy way to prevent pests without using harsh chemicals.
Chantel's followers were quick to comment on the video, with one joking: "Couldn't wait two weeks, burned down my house!"
Keep pests out all summer
Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.
Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.
Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mossies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
While another said: "Need a solution ASAP, these ants are irritating me, I'm constantly cleaning but don't know why they keep coming back."
One fan simply said: "Love how simple this is."
Meanwhile, a cheap 6p item from Home Bargains creates a 'relaxing' atmosphere in your garden as well as repelling insects.
You can also use soap and tights to repel flies from your home this summer.
A budget-friendly hack can also help to banish slugs and snails from your garden.
You can also use a £1.40 household item to deter ants from entering your home.
Plus Lidl is selling a £9 garden gizmo in stores that will keep insects away when entertaining outside this summer.
And finally, a 49p hack helps to keep wasps from your garden, but you'll want to act soon.
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