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How to keep out spiders, insects and common household pests

How to stop pests in their tracks
Household pest: slugs
How to keep out slugs
Household pest: spiders
How to keep out spiders
Household pest: birds
How to keep out birds
Household pest: moths
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Household pest: ants
How to keep out ants
Household pest: silverfish
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Household pest: flies
How to keep out flies
Household pest: mice and rats
How to keep out mice and rats
Household pest: bed bugs
How to keep out bed bugs
Household pest: mosquitoes and gnats
How to keep out mosquitoes and gnats
Household pest: cockroaches
How to keep out cockroaches
Household pest: earwigs
How to keep out earwigs
Household pest: Asian giant hornets
How to keep out Asian giant hornets
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How to stop pests in their tracks

Throughout the year, homeowners face a range of common pests that can make their way inside our homes and live there rent-free.

From summer ant infestations to autumn spider outbreaks, discover the most commonplace household insects, bugs and pests. Find out exactly what's drawing them to your home and how to prevent them.

Click or scroll on for expert advice, but if you're squeamish discretion is advised...

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Jen Grimble

05 July 2024

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