People in the UK have been warned about a tiny species of beetle that could invade your home if you've got a lot of houseplants lying around.
Weevils are small pests that are very common in Britain, especially during spring to late summer, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.
They feed on a wide range of plants, flowers and seeds, particularly those that are grown in containers both inside and outdoors. For this reason, you might start to find them in your home, as one woman on a Mrs Hinch Facebook group did recently.
The woman was looking for some advice on how to get rid of the pests and so she turned to like-minded fans of the 'cleanfluencer' Sophie Hinchcliffe in one of the many online communities inspired by her.
Posting a picture of the tiny horned insect, she said: "HELP!! I had these last year and they're back again. Anyone know what they are and how to get rid."
People in the comments were quick to suss out that it was a vine weevil she'd come across, as many had faced the same problem within their own homes.
The pests are particularly annoying because they're said to lay their grubs in soil, which then grow and feed on the plant's roots until it eventually dies.
So if you've got a few houseplants lying around, you might be more at risk of a weevil infestation.
However, people in the Facebook group were able to offer the woman some solutions that they had tried themselves when faced with weevils feasting on their plants.
Using certain types of oil was a common suggestion, as one person said: "In a spray bottle mix 2 parts washing up liquid to ten parts water, add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil, shake bottle, clean all doors, windows, frames and sills."
Another agreed, saying: "Tea tree oil."
"Peppermint oil along the window ledges," suggested a third.
Using these natural oils is a good way to keep the bugs out without resorting to harsh chemicals.
But if the oil isn't doing the trick, several other people suggested using a can of Raid Ant and Cockroach Killer, which you can buy from Amazon for £1.50.
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