How To Repel Spiders From Bedroom

How To Repel Spiders From Bedroom

Are you wondering how to repel spiders naturally? With spider mating season in full swing, you may find the eight-legged insects creeping around your bathroom, kitchen and living room more than usual.

"There's many old-wives' tales about how conkers can repel spiders – but many don't know that a lot of fragrant houseplants can do just that," Evie Lane, Gardening Expert at Primrose, says.

"Most spider-deterring plants have a strong odour since aromatic plants are generally more effective at repelling insects – but they still smell great in your home too."

Wondering how to banish the pesky creatures for good? Take a look at the popular plants that can repel them below...

1. Basil

Basil is great at repelling spiders, as well as other bugs such as ants, houseflies and mosquitoes. It might be a popular culinary herb, but its fragrant scent will keep the creepy crawlies at bay. Simply get your hands on a few basil pots and place them around entry points in the home.

"The herb can be grown in any area of your home, as long as it gets access to direct sunlight for four to five hours per day," Evie adds.

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2. Lavender

If you're looking to avoid noxious chemicals, lavender is a safe and effective alternative for getting rid of spiders. Simply take a cutting from your lavender bush, tie it together in a small bunch and then hang in each room of your house. As well as bringing beautiful fragrance to your home, its strong scent will have your eight-legged roommates crawling away in no time.

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3. Mint

If you're someone who shrieks when you see spiders, you may want to try peppermint to get rid of them. All you need to do is pluck a few fresh mint leaves and place them inside a spray bottle with water. Leave to absorb and then spray around entry points in your home, targeting areas such as windowsills and doorways.

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4. Rosemary

"Rosemary is faintly scented for the human nose but releases an intense odour to spiders," Evie explains. "Make sure you're growing it indoors though - rosemary is less cold tolerant so will thrive in a standalone pot in a warmer environment."

5. Chrysanthemum

Many gardeners use chrysanthemums as companion plants to repel spiders, ants, ticks, fleas, spider mites, cockroaches and even bed bugs. Not only will the bright blooms liven up your home, but their pyrethrum ingredient will naturally repel any unwanted spiders without harming them.

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6. Eucalyptus

Thanks to the distinctly earthy aroma of its oil, eucalyptus makes a great repellent for spiders, mosquitoes and other pests. All you need to do is add a few fresh sprigs around your bathroom, kitchen, living room and entryway to keep them at bay. If that still isn't working, Evie explains you can also mix a few leaves with witch hazel and water to make a nifty spray. Simply spritz any areas to prevent spiders from making webs.

7. Marigolds

"Allotment keepers have been planting marigolds next to vegetables for generations – and for good reason," Evie says. "Marigolds will repel nearly every small pest known, including spiders, snails and bugs. By placing fragrant plants throughout your home and investing in a cruelty-free spider catcher, your home will be pleasantly spider free this autumn."

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10 of the best bulb planters to buy in 2021

Faithfull Essentials Long Handle Bulb Planter

With a forged head and foot treads, this steel bulb planter provides stability and durability to help you plant your bulbs with ease. Best of all, the long-handled bulb planter will save your back as no digging is required.

Hand bulb planter

On the hunt for a hand-held bulb planter? Well, this affordable style ticks all the right boxes. Thanks to its serrated stainless steel blade, it provides easy movement through the soil and excellent rust resistance. It's also much easier to store away in a shed or garage.

WOLF-Garten FHN Bulb Planter Fixed Hand Tool

Looking for a handheld bulb planter? Well, this style from Wolf-Garten has automatic soil release, side depth gauge and a colourful handle.

Stainless steel long handled bulb planter

This stainless steel bulb planter has a large T-shaped handle to make the grip and manoeuvre much easier. Marked with a 4-inch scale for accuracy, the head also features a tread-edge to make it easy to apply enough force to create the perfect depth holes for your bulbs.

Bulb Planters

This smaller bulb planter is easy to use; simply twist the bulb planter firmly into the ground to the required depth to remove a core of soil. Place the bulb into the hole and push the button to release the soil over it. You'll have beautiful flowers in no time!

RHS Burgon and Ball long handled bulb planter

This long-handled planter has an angled blade and polished head to allow easier penetration into soil, with better access to remove soil plugs after use. Made with rust-resistant stainless steel, it has been designed to stand the test of time.

Bulb Planter

Available to snap up for under £5, this bulb planter from Thompson Morgan helps you create the perfect hole to plant you bulbs into. As well as being easy to use, it has depth markings to ensure all bulbs are planted at their correct depths. Clever!

3 X Bulb Planter

In stainless steel, this handy bulb planter is ideal for bulbs and bedding plants. It has a hardened tool steel precision ground blades to help you precisely make a hole in the ground.

Selections Long Handled Metal Garden Bulb Planter

This 100cm long-handled garden bulb planter is ideal for gardeners who don't want to crouch down to reach the soil. To use, simply stand on the foot rest and apply pressure to insert the corer into the ground.

Verve Bulb Planter

Coming in at just under £5, this stainless steel bulb planter is great for planting bulbs and seedlings fast. Simply brush off dirt after use to keep it in the best possible condition.

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How To Repel Spiders From Bedroom

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