Home and Garden No More Spiders 2 x Deterrent Repellent Spray (2 x 500ml)

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However, Oxford says: “I’m not aware that any plant acts as a spider repellent by exuding a scent. Some plants, in gardens, certainly offer better support for spider webs than others, but that’s not what we’re talking about.”

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P102 Keep out of reach of children.P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use.P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/ spray.P410 + P412 Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50 o C/ 122 o F. Plants such as mint, lemongrass or eucalyptus will not only elevate your bathroom interior but they’ll help ward off spiders as they hate these kind of aromas,” says Holland.

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While not disputing the appeal of the resulting lemony aroma, Oxford says he’s not aware of any evidence that rubbing lemon peel acts as a spider repellent. Spider expert and enthusiast Dr Geoff Oxford, honorary secretary of The British Arachnological Society (britishspiders.org.uk), explains that just a dozen or so out of Britain’s 670 spider species have jaws powerful enough to break human skin and, potentially, inject venom. But he stresses they’re not aggressive to humans, and will only attempt to bite as a last resort – and even then, most authenticated spider bites produce little or no reaction. While you may want to use your home-made repellent to target specific spider-prone areas, to help keep spiders away from entire rooms, Holland advises using an air freshener or burning a candle containing citronella – but Oxford is unconvinced, saying he is not aware of evidence it will work. However, Oxford argues that while having a bare, uncluttered house will certainly reduce the number of niches spiders can occupy, there’s nothing to suggest they deliberately come into homes, and he points out they eat living prey rather than food particles. “There’s no evidence that dust or food particles serve to attract spiders inside,” he says. Read More Related Articles But do they work? We asked bathroom design expert George Holland from Victorian Plumbing and Oxford for their (often contrasting) thoughts on how to gently encourage spiders to scuttle off elsewhere. Here is what we discovered.

Home and Garden No More Spiders 2 x Deterrent Repellent Spray

For non-arachnophobes, it’s hard to understand why so many people can’t stand spiders. They are tiny (even large British house spiders have a leg span of up to just 6-7cm) and very unlikely to harm you. My DC absolutely hate the very big ones, are very phobic and get upset. I know they are supposed to be good for flies etc but all I currently have are aggressive queen wasps and giant spiders! I’ve tried putting peppermint and vinegar down as a deterrent, the house is quite clean and I’ve taken down some cobwebs from outside

Still unconvinced? For those who dislike or fear spiders there are many theories on how to persuade them to leave your house – and it’s certainly not by squashing them because that’s just cruel and unnecessary. Kinder theories are often centred around spiders avoiding certain smells, particularly citrus. For him, this is a good thing and spiders are invaluable – not least because they perform the vital task of eating hordes of creepy-crawlies that you don’t want in your house. Oxford says that if someone really wants to remove a spider, the best way to do it is to simply put a tumbler over it, slide a piece of card between the surface and the tumbler to trap the spider inside, and then let the spider go outside at some distance from the house. Long-lasting effects, providing up to 6 weeks protection from spiders depending on environmental conditions thanks to the residual barrier left behind. Holland says spiders hide in corners and small spaces because they don’t like to be in the open, so keeping your home uncluttered and clean can help keep spiders away. “Keeping rooms organised and clean will reduce the chance of a spider putting up a web, and cleaning will remove the dust and small insects and food particles that attract the spiders inside,” he says.