As the warmer months roll in, so do the swathes of flies and ants that endlessly bug Brits during summer.

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But boffin Hudson Lambert says he has the solutions to help you banish creepy crawlies without breaking the bank.

The expert from NOPE! Pest Control explained that most insects take an interest in human habitats in the search for food.

And if homeowners aren’t careful about their unwanted guests, it could lead to a troublesome infestation.

So to stop pests from getting too comfortable in your pad, Hudson recommends deploying natural repellents to get rid of them.

Using essential oils such as citronella or eucalyptus are effective against a wide variety of bugs – and candles only cost as little as 10p.

Alternatively, you could drop the oils inside a diffuser to freshen up your home while conquering a swarm of annoying flies.

Citronella is particularly powerful as its distinctive odour drives insects away while preventing others from identifying a host.

Hudson says another cheap and cheerful fix is planting insect-repelling herbs like rosemary or lavender near your windows.

He explained this discourages pests from infiltrating your home as they are warned away by its pungent scent.

Flies aren’t a fan of strong aromas from herbs and spices including the likes of basil, mint, rosemary, and cloves.

If you still want to fortify your home further, why not try these hacks too – as they won’t cost you a penny.

The pest control expert advises Brits to block any entrances into their homes that sneaky bugs can take advantage of.

“Make sure you inspect and seal cracks or gaps in doors, windows, or walls that they could use to enter the house,” Hudson said.

Another easy tip is to remove any temptation for flies by storing food correctly and keeping your home clean from crumbs.

Hudson suggested making sure your floors are sanitary and keeping loose food packages sealed tightly to prevent attracting insects.

He added: “If you have pets, always clean away uneaten food and never leave water bowls unattended for extended periods.

“In the garden, especially around summertime, dropped ice lollies are huge ant attractants – so make sure you mop up the melted bits!”

We previously told how a pest control expert shared his cheap list of methods to make flies scarce.

As well as cheap and natural hacks, one TikToker encouraged people to consider fending off the winged pests with a disco ball.

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