Ants

Trap ants on sticky paper, or bread spread with honey. Pour boiling water on the nest.

Fleas

Feeding pets with vitamin B and garlic is said to reduce the likelihood of fleas (as well as the likelihood of you wanting to kiss your pet).

Earwigs

Introduce a toad or two – they can eat thousands of earwigs each year.

Aphids

Spray the affected plants with soapy water.

Pesticides have been used for many years to rid our houses and gardens of unwanted pests. By their very nature pesticides contain toxins, which can damage humans as well as insects. Residues can travel through the air, or on shoes and clothing into the house where they can be absorbed by humans. They can also remain on fruit and vegetables and be directly eaten.