After the cold winter months, warmer weather can only be a good thing, right? Well, it also brings with it spiders and this year they are coming en masse.
Due to the recent humid weather and u pcoming storms in the forecast there are more reports of spiders invading the home than usual.
It can be difficult to deal with them, as not many people enjoy getting up close and personal to the little creepers.
However, knowing how to keep them out of your home to being with is the best solution to the problem everyone hates dealing with.
Here are the top five way to keep the creepy-crawlies out for good.
Lemon peels
It’s a little known fact that spiders hate citrus. Specifically, they hate the smell of it, be it oranges, limes or lemons.
Next time you have some leftover peels, don’t immediately throw them away.
Instead, leave them on door frames, windowsills or shelves and it will keep the critters at bay.
Have a pet
This may only be feasible for some people but having a pet can make a massive difference.
Our lovably little companions are perfect for chasing away anything that even slightly moves and they’ll be all over spiders.
Keep things clean
It may seem obvious but leaving any dead flies or crumps around the house can attract the little buggers.
They explore almost always for food and this is exactly what they are looking for.
A quick scan around the room every day or two could the difference needed to avoid any unwanted encounters.
Close your windows at night
You may not want to because of the humid weather, but spiders are nocturnal creatures.
They are typically on the hunt at night and will take your open windows as an invitation to come inside.
Before hitting the hay, double check all windows are closed and sealed to ensure any extra arachnids stay away.
Conkers
This isn’t an urban myth, though at first glance it may seem like it.
Chestnuts are well known to be natural spider repellents and are an easy solution to keeping them away.
Just lay them on the floor in corners or by the skirting board.
The only issue is getting them in the first place, as April isn’t exactly the best time to go rummaging around for a conker.
