How to Keep Creepy Crawlies From Invading Your Home with a 30-Cent Fruit Basket

The SPIDERS mating season is here and these creepy creatures are slowly invading the homes of millions of people. Luckily, there is an easy way to prevent this.

Spiders sneak into our homes from mid-August to early October, when the arthropods search for a mate before seeking shelter for the coming winter.

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While the females usually stay in a sheltered spot, the male insects wander around indoors in a desperate attempt to find a mate.

Are you one of those people who are terrified of these air-breathing arthropods? Don’t worry, because an expert has come up with a simple trick to keep them at bay.

Whether they come from the Mediterranean or North Africa, all spiders have in common that they cannot tolerate the smell of citrus fruits, My London reported.

That’s right, the secret to a spider-free home is the spicy fruit, which you can find at most supermarkets for about 30 cents.

And there’s no need to waste it, because the peel alone is enough to make them flee.

According to Expert tips for homethen all you need to do is rub the peel of a citrus fruit on your windowsills, bookshelves and other places where spiders often hang out.

Not only does this keep insects away, it’s also an inexpensive solution that will keep your home smelling great and clean – a win-win.

The cheap fruit can also be a great way to get rid of spiders in basements and garages, as in theory the same method should produce the same results.

While there are countless tricks to keep arthropods out of your home, this cheap trick won’t harm our eight-legged friends.

Don’t feel like rubbing citrus peel? Try Aldi’s new spider catcher.

The Zero In Spider Catcher costs £8.99 and is available for a limited time only during the Garden Tidy Specialbuys event on Thursday 22nd August.

With the spider catcher you can safely remove small creatures, such as spiders and crane flies, from ceilings and corners.

It reaches up to two meters high and has soft bristles that open and close around the animal without damaging it.

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‘Bugman’ debunks spider myths

Entomologist and self-confessed ‘bug guy’ Richard Jones told Radio 1 Newsbeat that despite what people might think, spiders don’t deliberately crawl into our mouths when we sleep at night.

According to the guru, spiders don’t lay eggs in humans and in the UK most spiders wouldn’t be able to bite you even if they wanted to.

He reassured: ‘Most of them can’t open their jaws wide enough to bite a human finger.”

But although the internet is full of all kinds of tips and tricks for a spider-free home, it is sometimes difficult to keep spiders at bay.

If you feel like all your attempts have been futile, it might be worth opting for the glass and paper technique.

This follows an urgent warning to homeowners as thousands of rat-sized spiders are roaming the UK.

Research has shown that the Fen Raft Spider, a large spider with a leg span as wide as a human hand, is becoming increasingly popular.

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The arthropod, once on the brink of extinction, is back thanks to a successful breeding program.

Their webs can grow up to 10 inches long, making them about the size of a take-out pizza.

Tim Strudwick, site manager at RSPB Mid Yare nature reserve, is extremely proud of the spider’s revival.

He said: “The Fen Raft Spider is one of the rarest invertebrates in the UK and we are proud of the role our reserves and teams have played in its recovery.

“These spiders play an important role in preserving the rich water diversity in the grazing ditches in our reserves.”