As the season changes, it’s not uncommon to see some unwelcome visitors inside your home.
Spiders, yep.
The pesky little things – that we should stress are purely harmless – manage to find their way into our houses without us even noticing.
If you don’t want them inside, experts suggest using natural remedies like peppermint oil, which spiders are known to dislike.
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Simply spraying a diluted mix onto curtains and around entry points can reduce the chance of them making their way indoors.
Many solutions suggest using toothpaste to keep the creatures out, but oils such as peppermint and lavender oil offer a gentler alternative while still acting as a deterrent.
“Steep two to three peppermint tea bags in about 500 millilitres of boiling water and leave it to sit for up to an hour.
“The longer you let it steep, the stronger the scent will be,” says Daniel Steward, Managing Director of Shield Pest Control.
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“Once it has cooled, pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use it around the areas where spiders tend to appear. Good spots include door frames, corners of rooms, behind furniture, and along skirting boards. You will need to reapply the spray every two to three days to keep it effective.”
Daniel added: “Peppermint oil is usually more powerful than tea, so if you want a stronger result, adding a few drops of essential oil to your spray can really help.
“Keep in mind that this kind of natural remedy will not get rid of spiders completely, but it can encourage them to avoid certain areas.”
