US EditionJumping Spiders Are Invading Homes Across the UK - Here's How to Keep Them Away
TikTok influencer Chantel Mila promotes a two-ingredient spray using white vinegar and essential oils to repel spiders and dust mites, helping reduce allergen exposure in British homes.
- UK households face increasing spider invasions as summer ends and spiders seek warm indoor spaces to nest and mate.
- Non-Native species like jumping spiders enter homes through tiny gaps, and experts urge inspecting and sealing entry points to reduce infestations.
- Experts recommend using natural repellents such as sprays with peppermint or citrus essential oils, diluted white vinegar, and maintaining cleanliness to deter spiders.
- Carolina McCauley advises spraying 20 to 30 drops of peppermint oil mixed with water around doors and windows since spiders dislike the smell and avoid these areas.
- These preventive steps, including closing windows at night and removing clutter, help limit spiders indoors and reduce the chance of infestation during cooler months.
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Jumping spiders are invading homes across the UK - here's how to keep them away
Here is how you can keep jumping spiders away from your home using these cheap tricks.
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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As the weather cools, spiders are more likely to venture into our homes in search of warmth. Fortunately for arachnophobes, there's an easy way to keep them out of your bedroom
·London, United Kingdom
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