Spider expert shares five ways to prevent an infestation in your home this autumn
03.10.2023 - 12:29
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Summer is now behind us, with shorter and darker nights as well as cooler temperatures upon us once more.
During the colder month, spiders can become a concern for many households as the eight-legged creatures make their way into homes. According to recent research from pest prevention specialists Pelsis Group, searches for ‘arachnophobia’ have hit record high search levels in the UK compared to other pest-related phobias, with many petrified of spiders.
As many as 21 per cent of people across the UK are scared of the beasties, according to a YouGov poll, meaning that tips and tricks to keep them away from homes are often sought after, especially during the autumn mating months.
With this in mind, Sophie Thorogood, from the technical team at Pelsis Group, has detailed her top tips to help heel spiders out of your living space this autumn.
Spiders often enter the homes through gaps under doors and around windows. It means that it is key to ensure these gaps are sealed to keep the creatures out.
It is unlikely that you will be able to seal off every potential point of entry, but making sure that the major ones are closed off - such as the gaps under your doors - is a good start when trying to block out the beasties.
Cleaning your home regularly can help deter spiders. This is not a completely foolproof method of prevention, but can work alongside others to keep the critters away.
Vacuuming regularly is particularly important as this will not only eliminate spiders, but also get rid of any eggs that they have laid. Therefore, the number of spiders in your home can be reduced drastically.
Traps and vacuums can provide a simple and humane way of dealing with the pests. You can catch spiders in your home and then release them