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Are you getting fed up with pests like spiders getting into your home? Insects in general are easy to keep at bay by using various methods. In fact, there a few ways to keep spiders out of your home that might even work for other types of insects.
Many of the best ways to keep spiders out of your home will involve the use of sprays. However, you can set also set natural DIY traps when sprays and deterrents are not working.
We have complied a list of easy ways to keep spiders out of your home that are really effective. Just make sure to label containers you are using for sprays.
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Ingredients – peppermint essential oil and water
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
2. Spider Ban
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Ingredients – peppermint essential oil and witch hazel
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
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Ingredients – any essential oil, dish soap, and water
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
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Ingredients – citronella oil. witch hazel and distilled water
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
5. Garlic Spray
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Materials – one garlic clove and water
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
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Materials – diatomaceous earth and sand for outdoor use
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
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Ingredients – vinegar, black pepper, oil, dish soap, water
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
8. Water Trap
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Materials – bottle cap, glue boards, and water
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
9. Glue Trap
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Materials – insect glue or trap coating, cardboard, plastic spoon
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
10. Dettol Spray
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Ingedients – detto, baby oil, and rubbing alcohol
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
11. Lavender
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Materials – lavender plants
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
12. Spider Catcher
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Materials – pvc pipe, paper clip, cassette tape, super glue, string
Cost – cheap
Difficulty – easy
Have you come up with your own ways to keep spiders out of your home? Let us know what has worked for you by posting om our Facebook page.
