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What Deters Spiders. You can also have a bowl of citrus fruits in your kitchen to keep spiders out of this area. Add 5 drops per cup of heated but not boiling water. Leave some orange or lemons peels or rub lemon peels on the baseboards and near windows where spiders visit frequently. Additionally some species of spider such as the brown recluse or black widow can be poisonous.
The best part about chestnuts is that they dont leave any residue behind when scattered around the house. Use Peppermint Essential Oils on ground up corn cobs or cotton balls and place in cloth favor bags around your home. Chestnuts have been known to steer away spiders because they dont enjoy the scent. Apply it to spots where spiders tend to enter the house. Add spider-repelling plants around the perimeter of your home to deter spiders from taking up residency. To prevent spiders from being attracted to your home you should also practice good sanitation.
If you cant grow citrus trees some people swear that leaving lemon or orange peels around can help to deter spiders from visiting.
Spider repelling plants for your garden include. The best of these are designed to take down both spiders and other types of insects as this also eliminates their food source and reduces the likelihood of them coming aboard. Though diatomaceous earth kills spiders and insects it is safe for you and your pets. Sprinkle turmeric powder in your garden and also inside your kitchen to drive out the spiders. The crisp and unmistakable scent of peppermint is an excellent insect deterrent and can be very effective in discouraging spiders from taking up residence. Cedar mulch also helps deter spiders.