Spider webs cover my windows & I can’t ever get rid of them for long – people swear by a £1 Asda buy to banish them
A HOMEOWNER shared the DIY solution she found to her spider problem.
After years of struggling with webs in her windows, she revealed her go-to pest control fix.
In her Reddit post, user Barchael explained that she uses certain plants to repel spiders from her home.
The poster revealed that there are certain scents the creatures are repulsed by.
One of the plants the Reddit user has found to be successful is lavender.
According to experts at Midway Pest Management, lavender is an effective scent for deterring spiders.
“Most bugs and insects, as well as spiders, hate strong aromatic smells,” they explained.
The Redditor also recommended adding mint plants to your windows sills.
You can pick up a mint plant for just £1 from Asda.
She explained that the scent is “known to deter spiders from building their webs near [it].”
“I’ve had success with mint, and I’ve had success with tea tree oil,” she added.
And if looking after plants isn’t your thing, the poster suggested a simple solution.
“You can also spray essential oils with these scents anywhere spiders are a problem,” she said.
Tea tree oil is another scent that works to repel spiders, with pest control professionals suggesting various ways to use the product.
“Aside from spray, you can also drop essential oils in a cotton ball and place it in known hiding places,” they explained.
The Redditor also recommended opting for a eucalyptus plant to deter spiders from your home.
According to the experts at Midway Pest Management, eucalyptus is another effective scent.
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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.
“You can also use an undiluted one and sprinkle a few drops in corners where spiders tend to stay,” they said.
The Reddit user also suggested using citronella scents to deter the creepy crawlies from your space.
Pest control experts described the plant as an ideal natural spider repellant.
Another pest control professional shared the top places in your home where spiders are likely to be found.
One DIY hack only costs £1.45 and helps to keep spiders out of your home long term.