How to get rid of spiders
During the Autumn months, you tend to see lots of spiders. Although most spiders like to stay outside, some will venture into your home during this time in search of food. The male of the species will also be looking for a mate. So, how to get rid of spiders?
There are too many remedies to list here, so we offer the following guidance that has been tried and tested and it actually works!
Follow our guide:
- Using resin bond and an applicator gun (for instructions click here) fill the area where they are coming in. You could use this opportunity to fill in any cracks and holes behind sinks and around pipes in the kitchen and throughout the property using this method to prevent any other little friends coming into your home. Don’t forget to include any gaps around doors and windows.
- Vacuum up all the spiders you can see. Immediately take your vacuum cleaner outside and empty the contents into a sealed bag and place it in an outside bin. Spiders can survive in your hoover bag and they will make their way out of it if you leave them inside!
- If you have a mass of spiders, you may need a spider repellent.
- Place diatomaceous earth powder at the entrances to your home (it is safe to use around pets and people). The spider will expire if it comes into contact with it. When using this powder, you must wear a mask.
- Using a spray bottle, fill with a drop or two of peppermint oil and hot water and spray all entrances to your home.
- Keep your house tidy. Spiders love places to hide so make it difficult for them.
- Regularly remove cobwebs from walls and ceilings using a cobweb duster brush.
- Use a door screen/window screen if you like to leave them open.
- If you are in the garden in the evening, shut your doors and windows.
- Keep your front and back garden swept.
- Cut back or remove any plants/trees directly outside your home, move them to the end of the garden where possible.
- When placing anything in the attic or garden shed, use plastic storage containers instead of cardboard boxes.
We hope you found our how to get rid of spiders guide helpful.
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