The miracle 30p fruit that will get rid of ants in your kitchen and keep them off surfaces in warm weather
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THE warm weather is great for getting some fresh air into your home, but often bugs enter too.
A simple trick can repel pests this summer, and all you need is a food item most Brits have in the fridge.
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Lemons are an inexpensive way to keep ants out of your home
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This handy hack won't break the bank, and helps to keep insects such as ants out of your home.
If the pesky bugs are left to roam, they can soon become a colony of potentially thousands in a short period of time.
Pest control visits can be effective but pricey, so most homeowners will be happy to hear that there is a cheap and natural remedy to swat away the insects.
'Lemon juice is a brilliant natural ant repellent,' Glen Peskett, DIY expert at Saxton Blades, revealed.
'The strong citrus scent disrupts their scent trails, and the acidity interferes with the pheromones they use to navigate.
"Just squeeze fresh lemon juice around door frames, windowsills, or anywhere you've seen ants coming in.'
Alternatively, simply slice a fresh lemon and squeeze the juice into a small bowl or directly onto a cloth or cotton pad.
Then, wipe the juice around known entry points such as cracks, windowsills, doorframes, skirting boards, and under sinks.
Glenn adds that making sure little entry points within your home are sealed off can ensure the bugs don't squeeze through.
'If you're into DIY, creating a barrier is a great long-term fix,' he said.
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'For example, you can cut mesh screens to size using a sharp Stanley knife, perfect for covering vents or air bricks where ants might sneak in.'
Another hack can help deter silverfish from your home, and it will only set you back £1.40.
You can also use soap and tights to repel flies from your home this summer.
A budget-friendly hack can 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.
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.
Keep pests out all summer
IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know.
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 mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
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