In the UK, we’re relatively fortunate that the most common household pests we are likely to find in our homes are, for the most part, completely harmless. We don’t have to worry about venomous snakes or giant spiders, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t still suffer from plagues of unwanted pests – especially when the seasons begin to change. If you want to know how to remove 3 of the most common household pests from your home, keep reading.
Ants are one of the most common household pests found in the UK.
Most ant species prefer a warmer climate, which means we don’t need to worry about the more notorious of species. That being said, garden ants and black ants can still become a nuisance within our homes and quickly take over our kitchen cupboards in their search for food.
Peppermint oil is known to naturally repel household pests such as ants, as well as make your home smell lovely. To use peppermint oil to get rid of common household pests, especially ants, spiders, and mosquitos, mix 10 – 15 drops of peppermint oil into a spray bottle and top up with water. Spray the mixture liberally over the areas you’ve previously spotted the pests, such as windowsills, the kitchen floor, and around your front door.
Bed Bugs are one of the 3 most common household pests, but this is how to get rid of them once and for all.
You may be surprised to learn that bed bugs do not confine themselves to beds and beds alone. Bed bugs have been known to rest in cracks and crevices throughout the home, as well as in other soft furnishings such as sofas and cushions. Bed bugs measure around 5mm, which is roughly the size of an apple seed, and are flat, oval insects with a brownish body. Due to their shape, these common household pests can easily hide within cracks and crevices as small as the width of a credit card!
Wasps often cause problems in the summer months – use these methods to get rid of them.
Wasps are notoriously common household pests in the warmer months, but thankfully there are a few methods of trapping wasps in and around your home. The most common way to keep wasps at bay is to hang wasp traps. These traps contain a sweet liquid that lures the wasps into the trap where they then drown in the liquid. You can buy these traps ready-made, or make your own using plastic bottles.
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