Spiders will have been hiding in dark spaces in your home all year
Although it’s not spider mating season yet, there will still be plenty of the often-dreaded eight-legged critters hiding in your home. Because while you’re more likely to see them when they’re looking for mates during autumn, they’ve probably been residing in your house all year.
Blackhurst says that with around 650 species of arachnids in the UK, there are less than a dozen that can commonly be seen in our homes, including the lesser house spider, which can grow to up to 20mm long, and the giant house spider, which can reach 25mm. “Both these species are reluctant to bite, preferring to escape to undisturbed corners,” says Blackhurst.
“You’re most likely to find spiders in your bathroom or kitchen, because their food is attracted to dark, moist areas”, explains Alex Woods from Victorian Plumbing. 1. Vacuum regularly Typically, spiders can be found in dark, quiet, secluded areas in homes and gardens, says Blackhurst, and most of spiders in this country produce webs, which is of course a key way to identify if they’re living in your home.
3. Reduce outdoor lighting Outdoor lights can attract insects that may become spider prey, warns Blackhurst. 5. Use spider-repellent scents As well as using the repellent to target specific spider-prone areas, you can use an air freshener or a candle that contains citronella to target the whole room, Woods suggests.
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