They enter through windows, holes, cracks in walls or even doors and weave their webs throughout the house. Some even get shivers down their spines at the sight of spiders. If you want to keep them away without killing them, here are some formidable tips to scare them away from your home.
Spider on a plinth – source: spm – Source: spm
How to keep spiders away from the house?
We are often tempted to use chemicals to repel or eliminate spiders . But it is nevertheless possible to keep them away from home by applying ecological advice and methods that have nothing to envy of conventional products on the market.
- Lemon essential oil
Lemon essential oil – source: spm – Source: spm
Spiders don’t like the smell of lemon at all. To use this natural and, above all, inexpensive insect repellent, we suggest that you mix 1 liter of water with a tablespoon of lemon essential oil. Once you have your scented repellent, pour it into a spray bottle and then spray the areas where the pests are nesting. It should be noted that it is better to avoid colored painted walls as they can be damaged on contact with lemon acid. If you otherwise don’t have lemon essential oil, you can opt for lemon juice instead. In this case, it is appropriate to use a large pure quantity of this citrus fruit so that it can smell strong.
Other essential oils like lavender, tea tree and mint are just as effective in keeping arachnids away from the home. These are great alternatives to lemon.
- White vinegar
White vinegar is the natural ingredient par excellence for repelling spiders and all kinds of parasitic insects. Mix equal parts water and white vinegar to pour into a spray bottle then spray it directly on the areas where spiders tend to settle. For example, places like doors, window sills, ventilation grilles or even window corners.
- Chestnuts
Chestnuts – Source: spm
Spiders don’t like the smell of chestnuts. Place some around your home where the pests are nesting and it will only be a matter of time before they turn back.
- Cedar wood
One of the best natural arachnid repellents you can use is cedar wood. And for good reason, by incorporating it in sufficient quantity in different places in the house , the spiders will nest elsewhere. Fill the closets or keep your clothes in a container filled with cedar and you can be sure that they will be protected against spiders. Also note that cedar protects your clothes against moths.
- Coconut oil and vinegar
A generous amount of a combination of white vinegar and coconut oil is formidable when it comes to keeping spiders away from your home. To do this, make a mixture consisting of a glass of white vinegar and half a glass of coconut oil then pour the solution into a spray. You can spray your natural repellent on various areas of the house, your outdoor space or even your garage.
- Clove essential oil and dishwashing liquid
Another natural and effective spider repellent is to mix 5 drops of clove essential oil and another 5 drops of liquid soap with a little water. Mix the ingredients thoroughly then pour everything into a spray bottle. Stir then spray the places where spiders thrive such as the window, the terrace or the garden.
First, test the solution on a hidden surface such as a small section of upholstery before using it on larger areas. Indeed, oils are likely to stain surfaces.
These are all safe alternatives to insecticides on the market which also have the merit of scenting our interiors!
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