In the fall, spiders show their legs in our homes, causing some fears in some people! Here are some good natural tips to help you fight against spiders… rather than killing them.
Many of us have a grudge against spiders. Not that we are unaware of their usefulness in our homes – getting rid of mosquitoes and flies in particular – but the sight of one arachnide gives some people shivers down their spines and paralyzes more than one person.
In the fall, spiders are more visible in our homes, lodging in the corners of the walls. If they scare you, or if you simply want to spare your home from their presence, here are some tips to keep them away from your home naturally, without killing them !
Spider repellents to repel spiders rather than kill them
Spiders are often the cause of phobia or fear on our part, although they are harmless to us. Indeed, if they sometimes bite, the venom of spiders in France is not delivered in sufficient quantity to have harmful consequences on our health (apart from exceptions such as the black widow). In addition, they are very useful in our homes, feasting on flies and other insects that we do not have to fight against.
But sometimes the presence of spiders is too much to bear…
1 – Chestnuts and chestnuts against spiders
For the spider, think of the chestnuts or to chestnut trees ! Since spiders are coming into our homes when the outside temperatures drop, and when the chestnut trees are losing their fruit, go outside and pick up some some chestnuts still with their green shell.
Cut the fruit in half and place them in the corners of your house; a grandmother’s tip is that the brown color keeps spiders away.
Things to know about spiders
Because spiders have eight legs and a two-part body, They are part of the arachnid family and not insects. as one might sometimes think. In the world, there are approximately 35,000 different species of spiders, of which no fewer than 1,500 are present in France.
The chestnut tree also releases a substance that spiders hate! With this information, you can:
- to dispose chestnut branches on the edges of your windows;
- for those who have the possibility, choose a chestnut frame if you plan to build soon;
- or plant chestnut trees in your garden.
Horse chestnut extract or decoction against spiders
Used to relieve symptoms of venous insufficiency, horse chestnut extract is also known and recognized as a spider repellent.
Place a few drops on door frames and around windows to keep arachnids away. In fact, the smell of horse chestnut essential oil scares them away!
2 – Spiders don’t like tomatoes!
Spiders that come into our homes to warm up in the fall do not like the smell of tomato leaves.
So, another anti-spider grandmother’s tip is to sow tomato leaves all over your house to prevent spiders from entering your home.
If you have tomato plants, or when you buy tomatoes, take a few leaves and branches and form bouquets. Arrange these near openings (doors, windows) or near a radiator so that the smell diffuses.
The leaves dry out quite quickly, so be sure to change them regularly…
3 – Alum stone against spiders
Another tip, again from the experience of our grandmothers: alum stone which can act as a spider repellent.
To use this trick, place a liter of water with 80 grams of powdered alum stone in a spray bottle. Mix everything together and spray on the door and window frames. You can do the same with a dusting product.
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4 – To repel spiders, clean up!
Ensuite, to get rid of spidersa simple solution: maintain your home properly by getting rid of spider webs on walls and vacuuming floors, fabrics and carpets once a week to eliminate possible sources of food, egg-laying or comfort for spiders.
Also know that spiders do not like other smells that many of us like. The opportunity to perfume your home, while keeping away the arachnids that scare us so much.
This stone, which is similar to a mineral salt, is extracted from natural quarries. In the form of very small crystals, the action of alum stone lasts longer, guaranteeing you great effectiveness throughout the day.
Brief, As you will have understood, spiders are not pests in the strict sense of the word.since they do not attack your furniture, you, and even get rid of some unpleasant critters.
But the spider is a victim of its unsightly physique and irrational fears. So, even if you are afraid of them, do not kill them, but simply learn not to attract them to your home.
Misconceptions about spiders
Some myths are alive and well… Do spiders bite people in beds at night?
And you, what are your tips against spiders, what are your tricks to prevent them from entering your home?
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