Sainsbury’s prepares to repel private equity raiders as profits soar

Sainsbury’s prepares to repel private equity raiders after predicting bumper profits of £660m By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:24 BST, 6 July 2021 | Updated: 22:24 BST, 6 July 2021 Sainsbury’s bolstered its defences against potential takeover bids as the supermarket giant predicted bumper annual profits of £660million. The figure … Read more

Wine corks in your fruit bowl NOW: How an old-age trick can repel the pesky fruit flies for good

Why you should put wine corks in your fruit bowl: How this age-old trick can repel pesky flies and bugs for good Mothers have shared an age-old trick to repel the pesky fruit flies for good Wine corks in fruit bowls works as a natural repellent to keep fruits clear of bugs Natural corks are … Read more

Catnip also helps cats repel mosquitoes, study finds 

As well as sending cats crazy, catnip helps our feline friends repel mosquitoes, according to a new study by Japanese experts.  Both catnip, a common herb, and the even more potent silver vine are known to elicit euphoric responses in cats. Cat owners use the dry leaves of these plants to give joy to their … Read more

Stripes and checked patterns repel horseflies

There’s nothing which ruins a picnic quicker than a downpour – or a swarm of uninvited flies joining the feast. But now, experts have discovered a simple solution to this all-too-familiar plague: Sit on a checked picnic blanket. According to the new study, chequered and striped patterns trigger an optical illusion in the eyes of … Read more