Do you love homemade tricks? If you want to get rid of spiders this autumn at home, keep reading because this will be very useful. It’s true that between September and the beginning of November it starts the spider mating season and they look for warm refuges like homes.
Pest control experts warn about not ignoring this situation because spiders tend to enter our homes using small cracks in windows, door frames, or wall crevices. What’s more, it’s not comfortable to see spiders at home and see the webspiders they leave on the corners, ceiling and basements. When this happens it seems our homes are dirty and it’s so annoying, isn’t it?
Fortunately, we got the perfect homemade trick to help you avoid these arachnids from entering our safe place. The best part? This trick is cheap and safe, you just need: white vinegar mixed with water! So, let’s get started.
White vinegar: spiders’ enemy
White vinegar has a strong smell that annoys spiders. According to cleaning experts, these arachnids have chemoreceptors in their legs, which are very sensitive organs that allow them to detect odors and vibrations. So, white vinegar’s smell interferes with their orientation and they avoid staying where this trick is applied.
Liam Cleverdon, cleaning expert and director of the company Flooring King, explains that it’s not necessary to make it so difficult: just prepare a mix with half water and half white vinegar in a spray and apply it on frames of windows, doors and corners (where they tend to enter).
However, you shouldn’t apply it on varnished or polished surfaces because vinegar can dull the finish over time.
Let’s prepare the mix
Making this homemade mix is so simple and it will take you only one minute! Let’s see what you have to do:
- Fill a spray bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water.
- Spray the mixture outdoors, especially on patios, balconies, paths, and entry points.
- Indoors, apply it to window frames, sills, and cracks where spiders could get in.
- Repeat every few days or after cleaning to maintain its effectiveness.
The best thing about this trick is that vinegar is not toxic, so you can use it in every room without any risk, even if there are children or pets.
Another alternative
Okay, we know that, even though vinegar is not toxic, it has a strong smell and not everybody can handle it. This is why we have another option that’s equally effective: mint essential oil.
Pest control expert, Robert Collins from the platform MyJobQuote, recommends the following:
“Add 15 to 20 drops of peppermint oil to a spray bottle with water and spray in the areas where you have seen spiders. Another option is to soak cotton balls in the mixture and place them on window sills or strategic corners.”
This way you will also get rid of spiders, but with a nicer smell at home.
Extra advice
If you put this trick into practice, you will be fine. However, we want you to make sure those arachnids don’t show up anymore at your home, so here are some preventive measures:
- Seal cracks and gaps in walls, window frames, and doors.
- Keep the home tidy and clean, since clutter provides hiding places for spiders.
- Vacuum regularly to remove webs and eggs.
- Reduce outdoor lighting, as it attracts insects that serve as food for spiders.
Combining the mix you choose and these actions, you won’t be bothered by spiders anymore.
Safe and affordable
Using vinegar as a repellent is not only cheap but also avoids chemical pesticides that can be harmful to health and the environment. With just a simple bottle of white vinegar and a spray nozzle, you can prepare an effective solution in seconds.
As days get colder and spiders look for shelter, this homemade trick becomes one of the best defenses for keeping your home free of webs and unwanted surprises. So, what are you waiting for to try it?