Spiders are not always welcome in our homes. However, sometimes we unconsciously attract them to rooms. This is due to the mistakes we make, which cause us to create ideal conditions for them to survive. Therefore, it is worth knowing what to avoid so as not to worry about these uninvited tenants.
In autumn, spiders are especially eager to appear in our homes because they are looking for shelter for the winter. People who can enter include: by leaks in and doors or through ventilation grilles. However, sometimes we increase the risk of their presence in our space by making mistakes that attract spiders.
A common mistake is leaving the light on with an open window. In this way, we attract insects, which make spiders willing to enter our house, because insects are their natural food.
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Another thing that contributes to the large number of spiders indoors is drying firewood at home. Spiders and their eggs often hide in the cracks of the wood, which quickly become active in the warmth of the apartment. To avoid visits from these uninvited guests, we must not neglect regular emptying of the trash. Food remains attract insects, and spiders appear behind them.
Let’s also not forget about cleaning under furniture and in the corners of rooms, because spiders often hide in dark places and feel safest there. Therefore, it is worth being careful and not making these common mistakes to reduce the spider population in your home. Small changes can bring satisfactory results.
In addition to avoiding the above mistakes, it is also worth using natural repellents that will discourage spiders from entering our homes. Due to the fact that they have a sensitive sense of smell, methods using intense scents will be useful.
One of the easiest ways is to prepare a homemade spray from water and vinegar, mixed in a 1:1 ratio. We can also make a mixture of water and a few drops of peppermint oil. We spray such solutions around windows, doors, skirting boards and all other places where spiders often appear.
Another method worth recommending is: using fresh lemon peels. All we need to do is place them in the corners of rooms, on windowsills or under furniture to discourage spiders from staying in our home. They will work similarly if placed in the corners of the room or on the floor chestnuts, which will also scare away spiders with their scent. It is also a good idea to plant mint or lavender in pots, which not only smell beautiful, but also effectively repel spiders.
