Popular household item spiders 'hate' which scares them away and keeps your home smelling fresh
dailyrecord.co.ukAs many of us are now aware, the month of September is officially peak spider season, meaning you are more likely to find yourself sharing your home with several eight-legged creatures in the coming weeks.Spiders tend to find their way into our cosy abodes through unsealed doors and windows and any cracks in the wall, seeking warmth and shelter as the colder months start to settle in.Luckily, there are some things you can do to repel them from your living space with these creepy crawlies known to be very sensitive to strong scents.And what better time of year than to fill your home with some autumnal scents which will not only keep your house smelling fresh but will also deter spiders.
Property expert and owner of Bramlett Residential, Eric Bramlett, has disclosed three products you can use to achieve both of these outcomes.He advised: “If conkers don’t seem to be deterring the spiders from entering your home, there are a few other methods you can try.
Spiders are very sensitive to strong scents, so using your favourite herbal or citrus fragrances around your home will do a much better job (plus it’ll keep your home smelling nice and fresh)."Here are three ways to incorporate these scents into your home: Fresh herbs Place fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary and mint around your house with the strong smell warding off spiders.
It's also a great way to bring some greenery into your living space and you can cook with them too! Essential oils Dilute essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus or lavender with some water.
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