How to keep spiders away from your house 5 easy hacks to try YOU Magazine

How to keep spiders away from your house 5 easy hacks to try YOU Magazine

How to keep spiders away from your house: 5 easy hacks to try - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Life 5 genius hacks that will keep spiders out of your house this autumn By You Magazine - August 27, 2020 As we wave goodbye to the last few days of August and, therefore, summer (sob), we’re turning our attention to what autumn has in store for us. While we love us a cardi and a cosy night in, we’re not such big fans of the dropping mercury and darker evenings, But even that pails in comparison to what is perhaps the biggest peril of autumn: spiders. Getty Images Yes, you know autumn has hit when you start spotting those unwelcome eight-legged friends roaming the halls, looking for a warm place to stay. And whether you’re a ‘jump on the sofa and scream’ sort of person or the designated spider-catcher of the house, we’d all rather they weren’t there to begin with. So with ‘spider season’ looming, Lucy Askew, spokesperson for Hillarys.co.uk, has shared her top tips for keeping spiders at bay this autumn and winter. 1 Conkers in the corner Lucy says that, while not scientifically proven, many people the world over swear by popping conkers in the corners of their rooms to keep spiders out. It’s thought that they give off a noxious chemical that will cause a spider to curl up and die within just one day of them coming into contact with it. It’s lucky conker season comes at the same time as spider season then, isn’t it? Getty Images 2 Keep on top of cleaning It’s simple logic; spiders are looking for bugs and flies that they can eat, Lucy says, and these are not going to be as present in a house that is as clean and tidy as possible. By keeping up to date on your dusting and hoovering, you are not only going to keep cobwebs at bay, you are also keeping spider’s food options to a minimum. 3 Turn off outside lights Insects and bugs that spiders love to eat are the ones that are most attracted to light, so keeping your lights on will only bring them all to your door and inside where they can get in. For the same reason, keep windows shut to keep bugs, aka spider food, out. 4 Citrus smells It’s believed that spiders detest the smell of citrus fruits, so Lucy advises placing slices of fresh lemon or lime or rubbing the peel of either across your windowsills and doors as a natural bug repellent. If lemon isn’t the scent for you, you could try essential oils, such as peppermint, cinnamon or tea tree oil, to keep the spiders away. Getty Images 5 Peppermint tea Speaking of peppermint, we’ve heard that some people swear by putting peppermint tea bags in the corners of the room. Simply make your brew as normal, then pop the used teabag in places spiders might come through e.g. cracks in the wall, corners of the room and door frames. You can leave the teabag where it is for up to 4 days before replacing it. Alternatively, some people spritz brewed peppermint tea around their house with a spray bottle to deter unwanted extra inhabitants. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Everything we know about The Crown season 5 Aldi s exercise equipment is on sale with up to 50% off The best Halloween events for 2022 across the UK Popular in Life The You magazine team reveal their New Year s resolutions December 31, 2021 Susannah Taylor The TLC tools your body will love January 23, 2022 How to stop living in fear February 6, 2022 Susannah Taylor My pick of the fittest leggings February 27, 2022 Women’ s Prize for Fiction 2022 winner announced June 17, 2022 These BBC dramas are returning for a second series June 30, 2022 Susannah Taylor gives the lowdown on nature s little helper – CBD April 17, 2022 The baby names that are banned across the world April 27, 2022 The Queen has released her own emojis May 26, 2022 Sally Brompton horoscopes 27th June-3rd July 2022 June 26, 2022 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved
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