Garden Pests
The latest garden pests news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Garden Pests
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5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plantsThese expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore
By Kayleigh Dray
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This popular slug removal hack could actually be attracting more slugs to your garden, experts warnApparently, the trick can backfire
By Sophie King
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April is peak slug and snail season – here's how to protect your plants before it's too late with these simple expert tipsA few timely steps now can save your plants from serious damage later....
By Kayleigh Dray
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Mary Berry’s secret recipe for keeping slugs and snails at bay is ‘dead easy'It really works!
By Sophie King
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How to stop pests eating your herbs – 3 tried and tested methods to protect your herb garden naturallyExpert methods for keeping your herb garden pest-free
By Katie Sims
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Cleaning experts recommend mopping your floor with this £1 spice rack staple to keep ants out of your home this summerThis spice isn't just for flavouring food
By Kezia Reynolds
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It's officially flying ant season – experts share how to get rid of them from your home once and for allSorry, flying ants. It’s time for you to fly away home
By Lauren Bradbury
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Nature's best pest-control will flock to your garden if you plant these 5 gorgeous flowering plantsLadybirds are a gardener's best friend, so help them feel right at home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts reveal the most active garden pests to watch out for in winter — and how to keep them at bayWhat's chewing your garden shed?
By Sophie King
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Do ants harm plants in pots? The problems they can spell for flower pots and plantersAnts getting comfortable in your plant pots? Here's why you might want to act, sooner rather than later
By Katie Sims
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10 garden plant pests you shouldn't ignore – how to spot and deal with them before it's too lateYour guide to identifying and dealing with these sly critters
By Sophie King
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Should I kill ants in my garden? What you need to stop and think about before declaring war on these pesky insectsThe experts share the advantages and disadvantages of sharing your outdoor space with ants
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to get rid of ants – experts reveal the best ways to eliminate these pests for goodHere's what to do about ants in your house
By Millie Hurst
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How to get rid of blackfly on plants - Experts recommend 5 ways to control these garden pests naturallyTackle an infestation without any pesticides or harsh chemicals in sight
By Jullia Joson
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How do you get rid of ants in a kitchen? 5 foolproof ways to banish these critters once and for allSorry, ants. If you’re not paying, you’re not staying…
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get rid of glasshouse whitefly – the major greenhouse pest to watch out forThey're coming for your homegrown fruits and vegetables, so here's how to get rid of glasshouse whitefly...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This TikTok gardening hack will protect your fruit and veg from pests – and it's only £4TikTok's mesh bag gardening hack is a simple way to keep your produce safe from pests
By Sara Hesikova
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4 ways to get rid of ants on the patio – how to stop the pests from disturbing your peace in the gardenHow to stop ants in their tracks and prevent them from coming back to your outdoor space
By Sara Hesikova
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This clever trick for stopping ants from getting into your home has gone viral on TikTokIt'll take just seconds, and requires just one item you probably already have in your cupboards
By Amy Hunt
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How to get rid of flies in the house – keep pests at bay with these nifty hacksHere's how to wave goodbye to flies in your home – and stop them entering in the first place
By Tamara Kelly
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How to kill ants nest in lawn - effective solutions that won't harm your grassIf an ants nest has found a home in your garden, here's how to get rid of it
By Katie Sims


