There are several natural ways to keep spiders away from your home. Here are some tips from the search results:
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Peppermint oil: Spiders dislike strong scents, and peppermint oil is a great spider deterrent. You can fill a spray bottle with water and 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil and spray it in places spiders tend to hide, such as under furniture and in closets.
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Citrus: Spiders dislike citrus fruits, including lemons, oranges, and grapefruits. You can rub leftover citrus peels along windowsills and doorways or mix them with water to create a paste and rub it over your windowsill.
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Cedar: Cedar blocks and chips sprinkled around your home and inside your house will get rid of spiders and other bugs.
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Cleanliness: Spiders like having somewhere to hide, so keep your house neat and tidy through regular tidying, cleaning, and decluttering to prevent mess from building up. Plastic storage containers are better than cardboard boxes as they are harder for spiders to crawl into. Make sure to dust and vacuum frequently to rid your house of unwanted webs.
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Seal cracks and gaps: Spiders can enter your home through cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and other openings. Seal these with caulk, weatherstripping, or sealant to reduce the chance of an initial invasion.
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Remove spider webs: If spiders are constantly building webs in your home, disrupt them with some simple housekeeping, and they will move on. Regularly dust and clean any particularly light and airy spaces to ensure no bugs get a chance to set up camp.
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Grow spider-repellent plants: Certain plants, such as eucalyptus, lavender, mint, and citronella, are natural spider repellents. You can grow these in fall planters or plant them in borders that surround the house to encourage spiders to keep away.