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Illustration of a vinegar spray being applied along kitchen skirting boards and entry points to erase ants' pheromone trails and keep them out

Home & Cleaning

November 25, 2025

The vinegar spray that keeps ants out of the kitchen : how scent blocks their trails permanently

Discover how a simple vinegar spray disrupts ant pheromone trails in your kitchen. Get the recipe, step-by-step method, safety tips, and when to call pros.

Illustration of a scented dryer sheet placed inside a wardrobe to keep clothes moths away naturally without chemical pesticides

Home & Cleaning

November 25, 2025

The dryer sheet in wardrobes that keeps moths away naturally : how scent repels without chemicals

Discover how scented dryer sheets deter clothes moths without harsh chemicals, plus safe placement, DIY essential-oil options, and care tips for UK wardrobes.

Illustration of lavender sachets hanging near garden plants, their intense aroma deterring moths

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The lavender sachet trick that keeps moths from plants : how intense aroma drives them away

Stop moth damage naturally with lavender sachets: scent science explained, simple making and placement tips, refresh timings, and pollinator-friendly IPM.

Illustration of orange peel mulch around garden plants naturally repelling a cat with citrus oils

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The orange peel mulch that repels cats naturally : how citrus oils overwhelm their senses

Discover how orange peel mulch naturally deters cats. Learn the science of citrus oils, safe use, tips, and alternatives for pet-friendly gardens.

Illustration of crushed mint leaves being bruised in small bowls on a patio, releasing menthol vapours that repel nearby mosquitoes

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The mint leaf crush that repels mosquitoes around patios : how menthol overwhelms their sensors

Discover how a simple mint leaf crush repels mosquitoes on patios: menthol overwhelms their sensors. Get science, prep steps, tips, and safety notes.

Illustration of a homemade garlic and chilli spray being applied to garden plants to deter insects, with sulphur compounds creating a no-go zone

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The garlic + chilli spray that repels every insect : how sulphur compounds create a no-go zone

Discover how a garlic and chilli spray repels insects by harnessing sulphur compounds and capsaicinoids. Learn the science, DIY recipe, uses, and limits.

Illustration of a soil-level beer trap in a garden, using yeast aroma to lure snails to drown overnight

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The beer trap that clears snails overnight : how yeast aroma lures them to drown

Discover how beer traps use yeast aroma to lure snails and slugs overnight. Learn setup, placement, safety tips, limits, and eco-friendly alternatives.

Illustration of a crushed eggshell ring around a seedling deterring a slug, highlighting the sharp, jagged edges that irritate soft bodies without chemicals

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The eggshell barrier that stops slugs without chemicals : how sharp edges cut soft bodies

Discover how crushed eggshells deter slugs without chemicals: the science of sharp edges, prep and maintenance, pros and cons, plus smart combinations.

Illustration of diatomaceous earth forming a thin barrier whose microscopic shards pierce insect shells to dehydrate crawling pests

Home & Cleaning

November 24, 2025

The diatomaceous earth barrier that kills crawling pests : how microscopic shards pierce insect shells

How diatomaceous earth’s microscopic shards pierce insect shells to dehydrate crawling pests, with UK-focused tips on safe, effective indoor and garden use.

Illustration of a potted plant with a thin ring of ground cinnamon around the rim and base, blocking ant trails

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The cinnamon dust trick that stops ants in pots : how strong scent blocks their trails

Discover how ground cinnamon deters ants in pots by masking pheromone trails, with steps, pros and limits, and safe alternatives for UK container gardens.

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