Keeping spiders out of your home can be achieved using several natural methods. Here are 16 easy ways to do it:
- Seal Cracks and Crevices: Use caulk to seal gaps around windows, doors, and any other openings where spiders could enter.
- Keep a Clean House: Regularly vacuum and dust to remove webs, eggs, and spiders themselves.
- Use Essential Oils: Spiders dislike the smell of essential oils like peppermint, tea tree, and lavender. Mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and apply around entry points.
- Citrus Peels: Rub citrus peels along baseboards, window sills, and door thresholds.
- White Vinegar: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray it in areas where spiders frequent.
- Cedar: Use cedar chips or blocks in closets, drawers, and other places spiders may hide.
- Remove Outdoor Debris: Keep firewood, mulch, and leaves away from the perimeter of your home.
- Use Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle this natural powder in areas where spiders crawl; it’s harmless to humans and pets but kills insects.
- Change Outdoor Lighting: Replace white outdoor lights with yellow or sodium vapor lights to reduce attracting insects that spiders feed on.
- Limit Outdoor Plants: Keep vegetation trimmed back from touching your house to reduce spider access.
- Keep Food Covered: Store food in airtight containers to avoid attracting other insects that spiders prey on.
- Install Screens: Ensure all windows and doors have screens without tears or gaps.
- Use Spider Catchers: Place sticky traps or spider catchers in corners and other areas where spiders are often seen.
- Turn Off Outdoor Lights: When not needed, turn off outdoor lights to reduce attracting insects.
- Regular Pest Control: Consider professional pest control treatments if spiders persist despite your efforts.
- Pet Treatments: Certain pets, like cats, are natural predators to spiders and can help keep them at bay.
By using these natural methods consistently, you can significantly reduce the presence of spiders in your home.
