To keep spiders away, use a combination of cleanliness, sealing entry points, natural repellents, and habitat management. Regular vacuuming removes webs and eggs, while sealing cracks and gaps around doors and windows prevents spiders from entering. Use essential oils like peppermint, tea tree, lavender, or citrus mixed with water as a spray repellent. Reducing outdoor lighting helps since lights attract insects that spiders prey on. Also, placing spider- repelling plants like mint, lemongrass, or eucalyptus near windows or doors can deter spiders. Removing clutter and food sources for insects (which attract spiders) outside the home is effective too. Additionally, rubbing lemon peel on windowsills or using cinnamon sticks can repel spiders naturally. Key methods include:
- Vacuum regularly and clean hidden spots.
- Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and walls.
- Use essential oils in sprays or candles (peppermint, tea tree, citrus).
- Reduce outdoor lighting to limit prey insects.
- Place lemon peel on windowsills.
- Grow spider-repelling plants like mint or eucalyptus.
- Remove outdoor debris, woodpiles, and compost near the house.
- Keep indoor areas clutter-free to reduce hiding spots.
These approaches avoid harmful chemicals and help maintain a spider-free home respectfully and naturally.
