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Insects, spiders included, are repelled by cinnamon. Sprinkle it around the exterior of your home, particularly near doors and windows, to minimize spider entry.
Distilled Vinegar:
Combine equal amounts of distilled vinegar and water in a spray container. Apply this mixture to any cracks or gaps in your home. Spiders are put off by the scent and will avoid these areas.
Cedar Hangers:
Swap out your regular hangers with cedar ones to dissuade spiders from nesting in your closets. Cedar’s aroma is disagreeable to spiders, halting web-building activities in your wardrobe.
Cedar Hangers:
Swap out your regular hangers with cedar ones to dissuade spiders from nesting in your closets. Cedar’s aroma is disagreeable to spiders, halting web-building activities in your wardrobe.
Citrus Rinds:
Spiders and various pests are averse to citrus scents. Position orange or lemon peels around your residence or rub them on surfaces to disperse the fragrance and deter spiders.
Lemon Furniture Polish:
Staying with the citrus theme, using lemon-scented furniture polish on your wooden items can also serve as a spider deterrent.
Chestnuts:
It might sound peculiar, but chestnuts contain compounds spiders find off-putting. Position chestnuts beneath furniture, within closets, and in your basement to dissuade spiders from taking up residence.
Coconut Oil:
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