My 4-ingredient DIY spray repels spiders from your home – it works best on rainy days, and I haven’t seen one since
SPIDERS don’t have to be permanent tenants in your home.
A simple DIY hack may help in repelling the pest from your space, especially when it rains.
The Tips Bulletin reported on a homemade spray that deters the eight-legged creatures.
Using just four kitchen items, the DIY experts created a solution specifically designed to keep the pests out of your home.
They recommended mixing one cup of apple cider vinegar with one cup of pepper.
Then they added a teaspoon of oil and a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid to the solution.
After allowing the mixture time to settle, they advised homeowners to spray it inside and outside their houses.
According to the DIY fans, you should apply the spray “every couple of days,” focusing on areas where spiders tend to cluster together.
They recommend targeting areas with a lot of cobwebs, dampness, or cracks in the wall.
They suggested using the homemade solution after rainfall for the best results.
Pest control experts at the Pest Whisperer explained when spiders are most likely to enter your home.
“There are several reasons why spiders enter homes,” them professionals wrote.
“They may be looking for shelter from the weather. They may have food and water inside. They also like dark areas.”
Pest control professionals at Pest Pointers broke down the reason why vinegars are so effective at repelling bugs.
They explained that spiders and other creepy crawlies hate the smell of the acidic ingredient.
According to the experts, spiders do not have a keen sense of taste but are still put off by stronger ingredients.
If you don’t have all the ingredients to make the homemade solution, they recommend simply sprinkling the spice over the affected areas of your home.
Keep pests out all summer
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Hornets and wasps – hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.
Moths – acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
Flying ants – herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.
Mosquitoes – plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
And while regular cooking oil can be effective as part of the recipe, essential oils can also deter the pests.
Pest control experts at The Buginator listed some of the best spider repelling scents.
These include peppermint, chestnut, thyme, clove, and tea tree oil while lemon oil has been proven to be ineffective.
While lemon on its own may not be the ideal solution, the citrus scents of dish soap are often effective.
The professionals credited the kitchen staple with helping to deter the pests.