Home Bargains is selling a stylish £3 buy that helps keep bugs away from your garden – and it's perfect for summer evenings
This budget-friendly item not only saves you the bug bites but it will also create a cosy ambiance in your garden.
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Home Bargains shoppers can repel insects from their garden with a stylish decor buy (stock image)
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Whether you're enjoying a meal al fresco or working on your tan, this affordable pest control buy may be worth the investment.
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According to manufacturers it can help to "light up your outdoor spaces" this summer.
"This stylish and effective torch not only keeps pesky bugs away but also adds a warm glow for those perfect summer evenings," the product description read.
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It is said to provide a "convenient and effective" solution to bugs while "adding a warm, inviting glow to your outdoor spaces".
Measuring 89 centimetres, it can be installed in most areas of your garden.
But be careful to place them at least six feet from any structures, trees, or other flammable materials.
You should also ensure the torch is securely anchored to prevent it from falling over.
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Buyers are also advised to be aware of the potential hazard of spilled fuel when operating this torch.
According to pest control experts at
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It works by masking the attractant odors 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 the insects' ability to detect carbon dioxide, heat, and other chemical signals that lead them to their hosts.
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This confusion hinders their ability to find and bite humans or animals.
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 behavior, discouraging them from staying in the vicinity.
Tips for keeping pests from your garden
Plant companion plants such as peppermint to repel rats.
Place
Fill open-top containers with beer and place in soil to repel slugs.
Spray plants with
Dust your flowerbeds with
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 repellency effect of citronella can discourage pests from landing on the skin, reducing the likelihood of bites.
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Citronella is effective in repelling mosquitoes, black flies, fleas, and ticks.
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