
Garden pests
Advice & inspiration
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are one of those household pests you don’t want to come face to face with – especially in the kitchen...
Codling moth
Codling moth can be a serious problem of apples, eating out the centre of the fruit, ruining it. As the old saying goes...
Earwigs in the home
Earwigs are hard, flattened, reddish brown insects up to 2.5cm (1in) long. They are harmless to humans and animals...
Plant pests
There are many bugs and bacteria that can affect your plants. Here are the common ones to watch out for.
Silverfish
More disconcerting than damaging, silverfish are quite common in houses. They tend to congregate in moist conditions –...
Rats and mice
Rat and mouse activity is usually first noticed in the autumn when rats and mice are looking for a warm shelter where...
Slugs and snails
Slugs and snails are one of the commonest garden plant pests. They are present in large numbers and can quickly eat and...