Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Essential Oil Spray
• Method 2 of 3: Making a repellent from other ingredients
• Method 3 of 3: Spreading Repellent Materials
• Tips
• What do you need

Natural spider remedies are easy to make at home and work just as well as store-bought counterparts, but are free from chemicals and toxins that can harm your health and that of your pets. Most natural repellents are made with ingredients that are unpleasant to spiders, such as essential oils and ammonia, that keep them from entering the house and encourage them to leave. Use sprays and repellents around intrusions such as cracks and crevices, as well as around windows and doors, to keep spiders out of them without any negative health effects.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Essential Oil Spray

1. 1 Mix essential oils with water. Add seven drops of essential oil to an empty 1/2 liter glass aerosol can. Then fill it with warm water 2.5 cm below the neck.
   • Add peppermint, tea tree, citrus, lavender, or neem essential oil as these oils have been proven to ward off spiders.
   • Since essential oils can react with plastic, it is best to use a glass can.
2. 2 Add dish soap and shake the can. Add some liquid dish soap to a spray can, close the lid, and shake until the mixture is mixed.
   • Since oil and water do not mix under normal circumstances, the soap must break apart the oil molecules to mix with the water.
3. 3 Spray the entry points. Spray essential oil at home entry points, including window frames, door cracks, and any crevices you find. Also spray on corners where spiders tend to congregate.
   • Take your time to spray furniture and carpets, as the oil can stain.Test the product first on an inconspicuous area of ​​upholstery or carpet to make sure the repellent won't affect the color.
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   Did you know? Spiders are most often found near windows and doors. They weave nets in these places, since insects are often found there, which they feed on.

4. 4 Spray once a week. Natural repellents should be applied significantly more frequently than chemical-based repellents, so make it a habit to spray your spider repellent once a week.

Method 2 of 3: Making a repellent from other ingredients

1. 1 Make an ammonia repellent. Mix ammonia with water in a 1: 1 ratio in a spray can, then cover and shake. Spray ammonia repellent near home intrusions and other areas where spiders tend to congregate. Spray every week.
   • To enhance the effectiveness of the product, instead of spraying the repellent, dip the cloth in the solution and wipe the entry points into the house.
2. 2 Make a vinegar spray. Mix vinegar and water in a 1: 2 ratio in an aerosol can, then shake the can. Spray the vinegar solution around doorways, window frames, and other home intrusions, renewing the spray weekly for best results.
3. 3 Make a salt water spray. Pour 15 g of salt in 1.9 liters of warm water and stir until the salt dissolves. Pour the solution into a spray can. Sprinkle infiltrations to keep spiders away from your home by renewing it once a week.
   • If you spray a spider with salt water, it can die.
4. 4 Make a tobacco spray. Fill a spray can almost to the top with hot water, then add a generous pinch of tobacco. Let the tobacco soak and soak in the water for about an hour, then spray the solution near the entry points. The strong smell of tobacco will drive away spiders.

Method 3 of 3: Spreading Repellent Materials

1. 1 Scatter the cedar shavings. Leave a pinch of cedar shavings or a few pieces of cedar near home entry points and spider-infested areas. Another option is to spread cedar mulch in the garden or around the perimeter of the house. The strong smell of cedar will deter and drive away spiders.
2. 2 Use diatomaceous earth. Sprinkle some diatomaceous earth (food additive) in infiltrations around your home, such as windowsills and doors. Diatomaceous earth kills spiders, so if you just want to ward them off, it's best to take another remedy.
   • Diatomaceous earth settles on the legs and bodies of spiders, slowly dehydrating them until they die.
   • Although diatomaceous earth kills spiders and insects, it is completely harmless to you and your pets.
3. 3 Use baking soda. Scatter baking soda around your home or in areas where spiders are common. The smell of baking soda will keep spiders away from your home.
4. 4 Cover the penetration with chestnuts. Place the unshelled chestnuts at various entry points and in spider-favored areas. There is still controversy about the effectiveness of using chestnuts as a repellent: some call it grandmother's tales, while others swear by oath of their effectiveness!
5. 5 Rub the penetrations with citrus fruits. Take a citrus peel and rub it over entry points, such as window sills, doorways, and crevices. Or scatter citrus peels in inconspicuous areas around your home to enhance the repellent effect.
6. 6 Scatter tobacco around your home. Since spiders hate the smell of tobacco, sprinkle some tobacco around your home to ward off annoying spiders.
7. 7 Use herbs and spices. Scatter bay leaves, cloves, turmeric or ground black pepper around the outside of your home or around infiltrations to ward off spiders.

Tips

• If you don't want to use a spider repellent, try cleaning your house with lemon-scented cleaners and lighting citrus candles to keep spiders away.
• You can also grow herbs in an outside garden to keep spiders away from your lawn or home.
• In addition to using repellents, try to patch up any cracks and crevices around the house that spiders can get inside.

What do you need

• Essential oils (citrus, lavender, peppermint, tea tree, or neem oil)
• Dishwashing liquid
• Ammonia
• Tobacco
• Salt
• Cedar shavings
• Diatomite
• Cedar shavings or cedar pieces
• Baking soda
• Chestnuts
• Citrus peel
• Bay leaves
• Carnation
• Turmeric
• Ground black pepper