I’m a travel expert – the four steps you need to take to mosquito-proof your holiday

I’m a travel expert – the four steps you need to take to mosquito-proof your holiday

GETTING bitten by a mosquito can ruin any holiday – especially if the bites flare up and get infected. They’re sore and itchy and can stop you from really enjoying yourself when you’re meant to be having a break away. 4 Travel professional Leanne Rees has shared her four-step method to avoid getting bitten by mosquitosCredit: SUPPLIED … Read more

Giant spiders the ‘size of a human hand’ have record breeding year as 10,000 females spread across UK

Giant spiders the ‘size of a human hand’ have record breeding year as 10,000 females spread across UK

TENS of thousands of giant spiders the “size of your hand” which can run across water have invaded the UK. Chester Zoo has released thousands of Fen raft spiders after the species had its “biggest mating season on record”. 2 The Dolomedes plantarius or Fen raft spider can grow to the size of a person’s … Read more

Deadly yellow scorpion that can kill you in 30 seconds is found in Wokingham – as terrified woman reveals her shock

Deadly yellow scorpion that can kill you in 30 seconds is found in Wokingham – as terrified woman reveals her shock

A WOMAN was terrified to discover South America’s deadliest scorpion running along her skirting boards at home. Payge Aitchison spotted the Brazilian yellow scorpion in her hallway in Wokingham, Berkshire, but has no idea how it got there. 4 The Brazilian yellow scorpion is South America’s most deadly scorpionCredit: SWNS 4 Payge Aitchison discovered the … Read more

Map reveals Asian hornet hotspots in UK as ‘plague’ of killer insects to invade this year – is your town on the list?

Map reveals Asian hornet hotspots in UK as ‘plague’ of killer insects to invade this year – is your town on the list?

A MAP has revealed Asian hornet hotspots in the UK as the invasive species is set to swarm across the country – is your town on the list? The UK is currently getting invaded by dangerous Asian hornets. 3 Last year saw record numbers as sightings of the killer insect soared by a staggering 3,800 … Read more

Urgent warning as Scots homes to be hit with bug invasion – and it may already have started

Urgent warning as Scots homes to be hit with bug invasion – and it may already have started

A TERRIBLE trio of creepy crawlies are shocking Scots as they invade homes a month early due to the warm spring – as ants, cannibal ladybirds and flies drive us bonkers. Pest control firms are seeing a boom as ants roam kitchens, harlequin ladybirds squirt smelly liquid on window frames and cluster flies poo on … Read more

‘Woke’ animal charity chiefs ridiculed for urging us not to squish spiders with newspapers like The Sun in bizarre ad

‘Woke’ animal charity chiefs ridiculed for urging us not to squish spiders with newspapers like The Sun in bizarre ad

ANIMAL charity chiefs have been ridiculed for urging us not to squish spiders with newspapers like The Sun. The warning from the RSPCA is in a new advert as part of a rebrand. 3 Animal charity chiefs have been ridiculed for urging us not to squish spiders with newspapers like The Sun 3 The warning … Read more