How to Get Rid of Spiders

September 22, 2022

There’s nothing worse than seeing an eight-legged visitor scurrying across your bedroom floor when you least expect it. If you’re filled with horror at the mere thought of this, don’t worry – with a few tricks up your sleeve you’ll be able to keep them away just fine. Find out exactly how to get rid of spiders and prevent them from coming back with our handy tips.

When is Spider Season?

Spider season is usually from around mid-September to early October. As the weather starts cooling, they start finding their way into homes looking for warmth.

How to Get Rid of Spiders in Your House

Before you learn some tips on how to deter spiders from coming into your house, let’s tackle the ones that have already got in!

Trap Them at a Distance

Simple yet effective, spider catchers allow you to catch the little terrors without getting too close. This spider catcher from The BUZZ will catch a spider at a 1 metre distance and gently hold it in the bristles until you release it.

Vacuum Them and Kill or Release

This Lentek Cordless Bug Vacuum has a lengthy telescopic tube to keep spiders at a good distance away from you, and it’ll reach into tight corners with its large suction cup. The low-voltage grid inside the handle kills bugs on contact but can easily be switched off if you prefer to catch and release.

Catch Them as They Crawl

Insect traps catch spiders in and around the home as they walk over it. A bit like their own webs, it has a sticky surface that’ll glue them to the spot until you take them outside. It’ll also trap cockroaches, woodlice, ants and other insects.

Stop Them Dead

This Nippon Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Aerosol stops spiders dead indoors and out. Fast-acting with rapid effect on contact, it can be used as a direct treatment or as a residual treatment on surfaces, whether you use it in your home or outside in the shed. Perfect for those spider emergencies.

How to Keep Spiders Away

No one enjoys the thought of a spider creeping up on them while sleeping or relaxing in the evening. If you’re keen to keep spiders away for good, follow our tips to prevent them from coming into your house in the first place.

Keep Exterior Plants to a Minimum

Spiders are naturally attracted to vegetation as it makes a great hiding place. But when the weather cools down during spider season, they’ll aim to seek refuge in your warm home by crawling in through the window or cracks in the walls.

Use a Mint Spray Around Windows

When they try to creep in through your windows, a strong scent they dislike will deter them well. No chemicals necessary – a mint spray will keep spiders away naturally.

Turn off Outdoor Lights

As their prey is attracted to the light, the spiders will be too. Avoid attracting them to your house by keeping any outdoor lights turned off – or at least close the windows when they’re on!

By following these tips and using the right pest control products, you can both get rid of spiders and keep them away for good. No more entering a house of horrors – let's leave that till Halloween!