Homeowners use £1.35 tub to keep spiders out of home 'every time'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Spiders - the uninvited house guests that many of us dread. If you're someone who has a deep-seated fear of these eight-legged creatures, the upcoming months might be a cause for concern as they seek refuge from the cold in our homes.Despite their eerie appearance, spiders play an essential role in the natural ecosystem as predators.

They feed on small insects, which is why your home is usually bug-free.For this reason, people are often advised to overcome their fears and find alternative ways to keep spiders out of areas where they might get squashed.

There are numerous 'home hacks' that claim to help you get rid of these eight-legged creatures, with most involving strong smells as your primary defence.There's solid science behind why this method works so effectively, and it all boils down to how a spider's sense of smell operates.

Adding another creepy feature to their list, spiders smell through sensory organs on their legs since they lack noses. Maintaining a strong-smelling barrier around common spider entry points can make the arachnids retreat.