Overview
- Pale Horse Pest Control, which shared guidance Monday, recommends spraying equal parts white vinegar and water around entry points.
- The firm says strong essential oils like neem, lemon, eucalyptus and mint can deter pests when used as scents or mixed into sprays.
- Coffee grounds or cinnamon can disrupt the pheromone trails that ants use to find food.
- Flies often breed in drains or the base of bins, so regular checks and cleaning can stop infestations before they spread.
- Experts across the outlets say shop-bought chemical sprays are not needed when basic hygiene removes food cues.