Here are 17 ways to get rid of spiders in your home naturally.
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A vacuum is the best way to remove spider webs and egg sacs.
Take the time to look under furniture and dark corners for the sacs that will produce dozens of spiders.
Be sure to empty the vacuum dust cup or dispose of the bag outside.
Cardboard boxes are particularly attractive to a spider because it can find other insects to prey on.
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Keep firewood, outdoor storage, and yard debris away from entrance doors and your home’s foundation.
Inspect screens yearly to check that that there are no holes.
Check doors and windows for gaps and use caulk or insulation toseal them properly.
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White, conventional light bulbs are a magnet for flying insects.
Turning off lights at night can help get rid of spiders in your home.
Repeat often as the scent fades or the area is cleaned.
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Use a Chestnut Oil Spray
Chestnut essential oil is also found to be a deterrent to spiders.
Add a few drops to a spray bottle of water and spritz around entrance areas to your home.
They are looking for insects to eat, not you.
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Use natural or chemical pest control to reduce the number of flies, gnats, and mosquitos.
The powdery substance is made from the fossilized remains of aquatic creatures called diatoms.
Mix one tablespoon of table salt in a cup of water in a spray bottle and shake to dissolve.
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Aim for the spider and spray.
You will need to clean up the residue when the salt dries.
Slip a jar over the spider and slide a piece of paper under the jar.
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This will trap the spider inside so you might take it outdoors.
Vinegar does not work to keep spiders out of the house.
Entomologists have discovered that spiders will avoid the scent of mint or chestnut essential oil.
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These can be mixed with water and sprayed around windows and doors where spiders might enter a home.
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