Keep Spiders at Bay: How a Simple DIY Spray Can Secure Your Home

Spiders play a vital role in the ecosystem by feeding on insects and food remnants. They are drawn to warmth and safety, leaving behind only webs and a profound sense of fear or disgust for some. This fear, known as arachnophobia, involves an irrational and overwhelming dread of spiders.

If you're fearful, it's worth noting that only 3 percent of spiders pose any harm, with most of them residing in Australia, Asia, or Africa. However, the idea of sharing your home with spiders is still unwelcome. The solution? Prepare a straightforward spray with a few household ingredients to keep spiders at a distance.

To make the spray, you need water and peppermint essential oil. Fill a small spray bottle with water and add several drops of peppermint oil. Shake well to mix; spray this solution on your window sills and frames. Spiders detest the scent of peppermint and will quickly divert their path upon detecting it. Repeat this process every three days to maintain a spider-free home.

Spiders, much like mosquitoes and ticks, are highly sensitive to scents. To deter them, reach for vinegar, lemon, and cinnamon. Combine some vinegar with three tablespoons of lemon juice and a half teaspoon of cinnamon in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle well, then spray the mixture on windows, window sills, and floors, focusing particularly on areas behind beds, wardrobes, sofas, and common spider-hiding spots. The combination of vinegar, lemon, and cinnamon repels spiders effectively and disinfects and cleans your floors.

For added protection against ticks and mosquitoes, include some camphor and lavender oil in your spray. These scents are also effective at repelling these insects. Apply the spray weekly or every three days during the summer to keep your home insect-free. Now, with these tips, you can fend off spiders from your home.