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The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
B&M's £1 pantry staple will banish flying ants from home – as ‘tens of millions' of insects to swarm UK in just DAYS
THE B&M pantry staple that will keep pests out of your home, as experts warn this year's Flying Ant Day could be one of the biggest in recent years. This handy hack offers a low-cost, toxin free way of keeping the pesky Advertisement 2 The current weather makes for perfect conditions for flying ants Credit: Getty 2 A warning has been issued as "tens of millions" are set to swarm Credit: Getty Ground pepper can be used to deter ants from your home and is available for £1 at B&M. A study from Vanderbilt University says that ants have 400 smell receptors which allow them not only to smell their immediate surroundings, but also play a role in their communication and navigation. That is why putting down strong scents like pepper can help to deter them, as it will overload their receptors. Cheap trick to keep your home pest free There are a couple of different ways that you can use the pepper deterrent. Advertisement Fabulous The easiest is to simply sprinkle it in areas where you typically see ants in your home. However, you can also use it to mix up a makeshift bug spray, offering a cheaper alternative to forking out on insect repellent. By mixing one measure of pepper to ten measures of water you will create a spray which can then be used throughout your home. A Texas A&M University showed that water with pepper is more likely to kill Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Where to spray the ingredient in your home However, be careful not to spray it near where your pets might be, as it could cause irritation to their respiratory system or cause an upset stomach. Pest control experts are anti a significant surge in flying ant activity this year, as a result of the ideal combination of altering wet and warm weather. 'Killer' ants invading US as carnivorous insects attack humans with needle-like bite – and number will spike in weeks Biggest flying ant day in recent memory This summer's particularly high humidity is perfect for swarming. Experts have suggested that year's Flying Ant Day - the annual mating flight where millions fill the skies in synchronised displays - could be one of the biggest in recent years. Advertisement Paul Blackhurst, Head of the Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control, told He added: "This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years." Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
B&M's £1 pantry staple will banish flying ants from home – as ‘tens of millions' of insects to swarm UK in just DAYS
THE B&M pantry staple that will keep pests out of your home, as experts warn this year's Flying Ant Day could be one of the biggest in recent years. This handy hack offers a low-cost, toxin free way of keeping the pesky insects away ahead of pest control experts' warnings. 2 Ground pepper can be used to deter ants from your home and is available for £1 at B&M. A study from Vanderbilt University says that ants have 400 smell receptors which allow them not only to smell their immediate surroundings, but also play a role in their communication and navigation. That is why putting down strong scents like pepper can help to deter them, as it will overload their receptors. Cheap trick to keep your home pest free There are a couple of different ways that you can use the pepper deterrent. The easiest is to simply sprinkle it in areas where you typically see ants in your home. However, you can also use it to mix up a makeshift bug spray, offering a cheaper alternative to forking out on insect repellent. By mixing one measure of pepper to ten measures of water you will create a spray which can then be used throughout your home. A Texas A&M University showed that water with pepper is more likely to kill ants than water alone. Where to spray the ingredient in your home However, be careful not to spray it near where your pets might be, as it could cause irritation to their respiratory system or cause an upset stomach. Pest control experts are anti a significant surge in flying ant activity this year, as a result of the ideal combination of altering wet and warm weather. Biggest flying ant day in recent memory This summer's particularly high humidity is perfect for swarming. Experts have suggested that year's Flying Ant Day - the annual mating flight where millions fill the skies in synchronised displays - could be one of the biggest in recent years. Paul Blackhurst, Head of the Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control, told Manchester Evening News: 'While flying ants may disrupt your picnic, barbeque, or pub garden pint, they play a vital role in the ecosystem.' He added: "This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years." Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Taylor Swift's Surprise Performance Of 'Shake It Off' Goes Viral
Last Updated: Taylor Swift gave an impromptu performance at the Tight End University. Taylor Swift gave a surprise acoustic performance of her 2014 mega-hit Shake It Off at Tight End University. The 35-year-old pop megastar might have wrapped her mammoth 149-date Eras Tour in December, but she hasn't lost the urge to perform. On Monday, Taylor gave an impromptu performance and made her red carpet debut with her Kansas City Chiefs tight-end boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at the three-day training event he co-founded. Each year, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, gets renamed Tight End University as tight ends network and tighten up their skills. However, this year, the footballers were in for a treat, as the Grammy winner popped up and performed for them. DJ Mike Fresh, who was behind the decks that night, shared to Instagram: 'There are Monday fun days, and then there are Monday fun days when Taylor Swift is in the building partying to your set." The couple have been enjoying some lavish dates of late and recently celebrated Taylor buying back the rights to her original master recordings in a landmark $360 million deal. Taylor shared the news via a message posted to her official website. She wrote: 'I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow. A flashback sequence of all the time I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell this news. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away. But that's all in the past now. I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found that this is really happening. I really get to say those words. All of the music I've ever made … now belongs… to me." She now owns her music videos, concert films, unreleased tracks, album art and photography. Taylor also referred to the collection as encompassing 'the memories, the magic, the madness, every single era, (her) entire life's work". In 2019, music executive Scooter Braun acquired the masters of Taylor's early discography — Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989 and Reputation — for $300 million, a move the artist publicly criticised, claiming she was not given the opportunity to purchase them herself. The rights were later sold to the investment firm Shamrock Capital. Taylor began re-recording the albums under her own ownership after signing a deal with Universal Music Group and Republic Records in 2018, before her new ownership deal. First Published:
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce teaches during Tight End University 2025
.@tkelce always brings the energy at the welcome speech for @te_university 😂@gkittle46 | @gregolsen88 The fifth annual get-together, Tight End University (TEU), is underway on the Vanderbilt University campus on Nashville's West End. Former retired Pro Bowler Greg Olsen, current San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle, and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce started the tradition of bringing the league's tight ends together. Kelce and his fellow group leaders addressed the fellow tight ends in a fiery speech to encourage enjoyment during the session. "Don't be afraid to shake some hands, meet everybody," said Kelce, "This event is so unique because you get to see everybody outside the face mask, man. So don't be afraid to ask questions, meet everybody, and let's have some fun tonight, baby!" Kelce, who was once considered a potential retired player before the start of the offseason, is passing down his knowledge to the many invited players. He demonstrated his coaching ability during an on-field session, as captured on video by the camp's social media team. Taking notes at Professor @tkelce's class at @te_university 🫡 Kelce posted 823 yards with three touchdowns on 97 receptions in 2024.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Taylor Swift gives surprise acoustic performance of Shake it Off at Tight End University, Entertainment News
Taylor Swift gave a surprise acoustic performance of her 2014 mega-hit Shake It Off at Tight End University. The 35-year-old pop megastar might have wrapped her mammoth 149-date Eras Tour in December, but she hasn't lost the urge to perform. On Monday (June 23), Taylor gave an impromptu performance and made her red carpet debut with her Kansas City Chiefs tight-end boyfriend Travis Kelce at the three-day training event he co-founded. Each year, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee gets renamed Tight End University as tight-ends network and tighten up their skills. However, this year, the footballers were in for a treat, as the Grammy winner popped up and performance for them. DJ Mike Fresh, who was behind the decks that night, shared to Instagram: "There are Monday fun days, and then there are Monday fun days when Taylor Swift is in the building partying to your set." The couple have been enjoying some lavish dates of late and recently celebrated Taylor buying back the rights to her original master recordings in a landmark US$360 million (S$460 million) deal. Taylor shared the news via a message posted to her official website. She wrote: "I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow. "A flashback sequence of all the time I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell this news. "I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away. But that's all in the past now. I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found that this is really happening. I really get to say those words. All of the music I've ever made… now belongs… to me." She now owns her music videos, concert films, unreleased tracks, album art and photography. Taylor also referred to the collection as encompassing "the memories, the magic, the madness, every single era, (her) entire life's work". In 2019, music executive Scooter Braun acquired the masters of Taylor's early discography — Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989 and Reputation — for US$300 million, a move the artist publicly criticised, claiming she was not given the opportunity to purchase them herself. The rights were later sold to the investment firm Shamrock Capital. Taylor began re-recording the albums under her own ownership after signing a deal with Universal Music Group and Republic Records in 2018 before her new ownership deal. [[nid:719477]]
