WHEN it comes to getting rid of ants, there are various methods people swear by. But unfortunately, a lot of the pest remedies involve using substances that are harmful to pets and children - meaning that many parents are unwilling to use them. So people will be thrilled to discover that there's an all-natural way of keeping ants out of your home, and it will only set you back 60p.
"Cucumber slices can be placed near entry points," Adam Juson, co-founder of commercial pest control company Merlin Environmental told us. "This is because ants dislike the bitter taste of cucumber meaning they act as a natural repellent. "Cinnamon can also be sprinkled at entry points as the strong smell disrupts their scent trails.
" Charcoal powder can also be an effective deterrent for ants too. "Charcoal confuses ants and inhibits their ability to communicate with each other," Adam explained. "Just sprinkle the powder where ants have been seen.
" Adam also detailed how to deal with some other common pests. As these annoying little flies are attracted to ripening fruit and vegetables, they are more common in the summer. To keep them away, Adam advises "emptying bins daily and washing any fruit and vegetables before placing them in cupboards".
You can also make a liquid deterrent from dishwashing liquid and apple cider vinegar, which will attract the flies and then trap them. Wasps can be a huge problem in the summer, thanks to their love of sweet food and drinks. But you can use their love of sug.
