<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Garden-pests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/garden-pests Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 7 natural predators to encourage into your garden to keep pests away from your plants and control weeds too – no harsh chemicals needed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/natural-predators-for-garden-pests-and-weeds 8VFSA2VhYcEHNqorZtUwJf Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plants – these expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-orange-peel-in-your-garden LyQiBGvHtnMuqSy5NptW4Q Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This popular slug removal hack could actually be attracting more slugs to your garden, experts warn – what to do instead to avoid a 'slugageddon' ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/beer-trap-for-slugs-warning cLEcHQgijC6wZupFLRWSsD Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ April is peak slug and snail season – here's how to protect your plants before it's too late with these simple expert tips ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-protect-plants-from-slugs-and-snails-in-april 6mhaVEBFB3PJiNgRCvGRzL Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mary Berry’s secret recipe for keeping slugs and snails at bay is ‘dead easy’ – and really effective ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/mary-berry-garlic-spray-for-slugs-and-snails ZLjV8jtDixbU5jApx5BdvL Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop pests eating your herbs – 3 tried and tested methods to protect your herb garden naturally ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-pests-eating-your-herbs 5LZVoZErJgP8aEiaRWKsMY Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cleaning experts recommend mopping your floor with this £1 spice rack staple to keep ants out of your home this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-with-cinnamon EeQmkbY6WLzQEznb4tWzEm Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nature's best pest-control will flock to your garden if you plant these 5 gorgeous flowering plants ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-plants-for-ladybirds ZWw554dmu5bZTjfmdDXB2f Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts reveal the most active garden pests to watch out for in winter — and how to keep them at bay ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-pests-to-watch-out-for-in-winter ADJS47UhB5Fr7raeqfujCL Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use natural predators for garden pests and create an effective eco-system in your outside space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-natural-predators-for-garden-pests AZjjvyCb5Q4XcPoQdDPmEW Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do ants harm plants in pots? The problems they can spell for flower pots and planters ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/do-ants-harm-plants-in-pots FYg3nWjGJtZNh8MQqRqj58 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:20:48 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 garden plant pests you shouldn't ignore – how to spot and deal with them before it's too late ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-plant-pests-you-should-not-ignore edPdRyMW7XAwo9QdkbvBQ6 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should I kill ants in my garden? What to stop and think about before declaring war on these pesky insects ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/should-i-kill-ants-in-my-garden 9nX4LBj3KbMUuRV5yRsB8K Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:00:41 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of blackfly on plants - Experts recommend 5 ways to control these garden pests naturally ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-blackfly-on-plants yVwLHr4B6rjb9exwzL5MFD Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do you get rid of ants in a kitchen? 5 foolproof ways to banish these critters once and for all ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-a-kitchen v6y6NK4pZpzWnisi3Fvgpj Mon, 27 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of glasshouse whitefly – the major greenhouse pest to watch out for ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-glasshouse-whitefly 5uywS4xZqRNkvf74mtDMSk Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:51 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ This TikTok gardening hack will protect your fruit and veg from pests – and it's only £4 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/mesh-bag-tiktok-gardening-hack 39mrhKajkfMksdwcZRdUvJ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 ways to get rid of ants on the patio – how to stop the pests from disturbing your peace in the garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-to-get-rid-of-ants-on-the-patio jk9XiLBmKxNxQHhJ8FtiXQ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:00:01 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's officially flying ant season – experts share how to get rid of them from your home once and for all ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-flying-ants CLMTpvNRHEC3kvMVFp78xX Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:39:58 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This clever trick for stopping ants from getting into your home has gone viral on TikTok ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/tiktok-hack-to-stop-ants-getting-inside VC5GoZUYYFiXEVdBPCahJf Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to kill ants nest in lawn - effective solutions that won't harm your grass ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-kill-ants-nest-in-lawn pEnfzFGvsEjc44ySiLFSQn Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:01:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of flies in the house – keep pests at bay with these nifty hacks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/care-and-cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-flies-in-the-house-284590 WmBqYHzrGUzdsmVyrhh4hM Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of ants – experts reveal the best ways to eliminate these pests for good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/care-and-cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-22074 uYKqSkU6rZFtCMtgWGZC6W Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:28:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of mosquitoes and keep your family bite-free ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/care-and-cleaning/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquitoes-8-ways-to-repel-them-from-your-home-283953 Da7m3VvQLQ84BEemkahdTm Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:05:14 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:19 +0000