Kitchen cupboard item can keep spiders at bay as they multiply in UK homes
As spiders continue to invade UK homes and seem to pop up in every corner, an expert has issued some sound advice on the item you probably already have in your kitchen that will keep these beasts at bay.
TL;DR
- Male house spiders roam indoors from late August to October searching for mates.
- Cinnamon sticks can be placed in various areas of the home as a strong-smelling deterrent.
- Switching to warm-white or colored LED light bulbs may attract fewer insects, thus fewer spiders.
- A DIY spray made with equal parts water and white vinegar plus essential oils (peppermint or lavender) can repel spiders and other pests.
- Pest-repelling plants such as mint, lavender, eucalyptus, and citronella can create a natural barrier.