Arachnophobia is the medical term for an extreme or irrational fear of spiders. While we might not all be arachnophobic, nobody really likes spiders! If you want to keep them out of sight and out of mind, you’ll need these spider repelling tips:
Save Your Mints
Peppermint is a human favorite, but spiders absolutely despise the stuff. With this in mind, you should go online and purchase some peppermint essential oils. Once they arrive in the mail, pour some into a spray bottle and begin applying the oils to the surfaces in your home. The spiders will stay away and your home will smell amazing!
Have Some Vinegar Handy
White vinegar seems to always pop up on DIY cleaning lists, and for good reason! It’s great for drain cleaning, disinfecting and getting rid of spiders. All you have to do is fill up your spray bottle and go to town on all the cracks and crevices in your home.
Adopt Some Help
Cats are born hunters, and spiders are definitely considered to be a part of their diet. If you have been dying for an excuse to adopt another pet, we just gave you one!
Use Citrus Flavored Cleaners
If spiders have inhabited your drawers or shelves, you’ll want to buy some new cleaners. Next time you shine your wood, make sure you are using lemon or orange scented sprays. If this isn’t strong enough, you could even try rubbing some lemon or orange peels on these surfaces to deter spiders.
Use Cedar to Your Advantage
Cedar is proven to be an effective deterrent for spiders. They tend to access your home from the outside, so make sure their path is blocked by cedar mulch. Not only does it do wonders for your garden, but it could keep those creepy crawlers out of your home.
If these DIY solutions weren’t helpful, your problem might be bigger than you originally thought. At Pest Control Unlimited, we can handle the big problems in a professional and timely manner. Let us put an end to your spider problem today!
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