Peppermint Oil | Mix with water to create a natural repellent spray. Can also use soaked cotton balls. |
Natural Spider Spray | Make a spray with apple cider vinegar, oil, pepper, and liquid soap. Respray regularly. |
Keep House Clean | Regular dusting and decluttering. Remove cobwebs and keep exterior areas like the yard clear of vegetation. |
Pets | Cats and other pets can naturally deter spiders by chasing them. |
Clean Around the Perimeter | Keep the area around your home free of debris, wood piles, and trash. |
Cedar | Use cedar mulch or cedar essential oil around the perimeter of your home. |
Citrus Peels | Rub citrus peels or use citrus essential oil spray on entry points like windows and doorways. |
Chestnuts | Place along baseboards and window sills. |
Check for Cracks | Seal cracks and crevices in and around your home. |
Borax | Sprinkle in areas where spiders enter or are seen. |
Essential Oils | Use oils like tea tree, rose, cinnamon, citrus, and lavender as repellents. |
Vinegar | Mix with water and spray on cracks, crevices, and entry points. |
Baking Soda | Sprinkle around the house to deter spiders. |
Diatomaceous Earth | Sprinkle around the house to deter spiders. |