Spiders. There are many people who fear them, and others who simply do not want to have them around. Although all insects have their role in the ecosystem (also in gardens), when they have a phobia or when there are young children it is recommended to take some measures, since we may live in an area where there are poisonous species.
What measurements are those? The ones that we are going to tell you right now. Discover how to repel spiders.
Turn off the garden lights
Lights on by themselves do not attract spiders, but they do attract insects that serve as food. For this reason, if you want to avoid them, We advise you to turn off the garden lights when you don't need them. In this way, these tenant arachnids will have no intention of paying a visit to your green corner.
Avoid putting plants around the perimeter of your house
I know. Without plants it will no longer look the same. But vegetation attracts spiders like honey attracts bears, so at least on the perimeter it will be better not to put pots or plants in the ground. In the case of you have already put them, consider relocating them in an area away from your home.
Put some horse chestnuts or Osage orange trees in the corners
Osage orange (Maclura pomifera)
To make sure that spiders won't bother you, you can put a couple of horse chestnuts or osage orange trees in every corner of your home. Of course, for it to have more effect, you must pierce them to release the aroma.
Spray with peppermint oil
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Peppermint oil gives off an intolerable smell for spiders, which will go in the opposite direction as soon as they detect it. Thus, it is very effective to repel them naturally. Spray with it all the areas where there are spiders or where you think there are, and breathe easy 🙂.
Do you know other natural spider repellants?