If you are like me (and most people!), just a thought of a spider crawling down the wall freaks you out. Yes, they aren’t the most pleasant creatures on the planet, but there is no reason you have to use heavy chemicals or pesticides to get rid of them. There are natural alternatives (that actually work!) and we are sharing them with you!
Last year we moved to a farm house and had one unpleasant surprise. Spiders everywhere! So I researched on natural spider remedies and I found out that peppermint essential oil is one of the best ways to get rid of spiders. So I started trying out different recipes for my DIY natural spider repellent spray.
Peppermint essential oil might smell amazing to me and you (it’s my daughter’s favorite oil), but spiders are not big fans of this smell. In fact, they hate it so much they can’t even get close to it.
Homemade natural spider repellent
You will need:
8-10 drops peppermint essential oil (consultant link)
water
2 oz spray bottle
How to:
Fill the spray bottle with water and add peppermint oil. Shake it well before using.
Spray this spider repellent around window frames, doors (inside and out), small cracks in the ceilings, walls, bathrooms. I even spray it on the outside porch.
I usually do this once a week (twice during summer), it takes just few minutes and it works as a natural home spray that smells really really good.
Since I started using my “spider spray” I haven’t seen any eight leg creatures. I am happy they are alive outside, but away from my house.
Try it out and let us know how it worked for you.
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