How To Have A Spider Free Home

5 Ways To Keep Those Pesky Spiders Out

Spiders are not my favorite creature. They may do a lot of good out in the garden. but the house is no place for spiders.

Lucky for us there lots of things that spiders don’t like that we can use to our advantage.

So let’s delve into ways to keep spiders out.

Anti Spider Method No. 1

Lady Bugs

You don’t want them in your house either, but if you introduce them to the flower beds around the house they will keep the spiders away.

 

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Anti Spider Method No. 2

Clean Around The Perimeter Of Your Home

The perimeter of your home should be free of things like wood piles, trash and debris. Spiders will hang out in these and if they find a small entry, they will make their way into your home. If you have a fireplace and need a wood pile, make sure that this is several feet from your home.

 

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Anti Spider Method No. 3

Borax

Borax is most commonly used to keep ants out, but it helps to repel spiders too because it kills them if they get into it. Just sprinkle this in areas where spiders are coming in and setting up spiderwebs. You can also put this between your window and storm windows and along the thresholds of your doors.

 

 

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Anti Spider Method No. 4

Check Your House For Cracks

For a spider to be in your home, they had to find a way in. Grab your caulking gun and head down into the basement to look for cracks and then seal them. You should repeat this around the foundation of your home, as well as at all windows and doorways.

 

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Anti Spider Method No. 5

Natural Spider Spray

You can make your own spray and spray this in areas where spiders tend to congregate, such as the bathroom and other damp areas in your home. You should also spray it outside of your home along windows and doors so spiders do not want to enter. To make this spray, combine a cup of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of oil, one cup of pepper and a teaspoon of liquid soap. Put all of these in a spray bottle and mix well. Make sure to re-spray everything every couple of days and after it rains.

 

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How To Have A Spider Free Home