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Readers Say 21p Garlic Drench Keeps Slugs Off Garden Plants

Regional papers have picked up a BBC Gardeners' World reader recipe offered as a cheap, do‑it‑yourself way to deter slugs when used regularly.

UK Papers Push £1 Cayenne Spray as Cheap Summer Rat Deterrent

Chilli Powder Urged to Keep Rats and Squirrels Off Bird Feeders

German Gardeners Turn to Nature-Based Tactics to Fight Spanish Slug

How to Help Hedgehogs Visit Your Garden This June

Ditch Plastic Bin Bags To Deter Flies, UK Expert Advises

Alan Titchmarsh Shares Spring Rat-Deterrent Tips for UK Gardens

White Vinegar’s DIY Cleaning Boom Brings Kitchen How-Tos, Clear Limits and Safety Warnings

October Garden Checklist: Winterize Now to Protect Plants, Lawns and Equipment

Regional Media Refine DIY Cleaning: Peroxide–Baking Soda Recipes and Stepwise Peroxide–Vinegar Use

Peppermint Sprays, Citrus Rinds and Vinegar Dominate New Spider-Season Tips

UK Spider Season Begins as Low-Cost Peppermint Oil and Plants Touted as Deterrents

UK Experts Urge Layered Tactics to Keep Squirrels Off Bird Feeders

Lemons and Oranges Touted as Natural Deterrents for Rodents and Cockroaches

Guides Name Plants That Deter Pests, Warn Others May Attract Cockroaches

German Consumer Media Embrace DIY Plant-Based Mosquito Repellents

Gardeners and Experts Advocate Chilli Powder to Repel Rats

Plant-Based Repellents and Habitat Management Drive New Mosquito Control Trend

Heatwave Spurs UK Gardeners to Adopt Natural Ant Deterrents

Optical Gel and Natural Scents Offer Effective Pigeon Deterrent for Gardens