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As the hot temperature rises across the UK, so do the number of reported flying ant sightings as the pesky insects begin to plague homes. Many people have taken to social media to declare it as 'Flying Ant Day' - something that happens every year once the weather becomes warmer.

spiders are on the march – summer is definitely over.It’s spider breeding season and they are looking for a nice warm place to do it, but unfortunately your home is the perfect place for them.Never fear, because there are some ways to keep them from getting in, with three main species to look out for.Two are harmless, though still an unwelcome sight, though one can bite when provoked.Paul Blackhurst, head of the technical training academy at Rentokil Pest Control, has shared his insights into the spiders to watch out for.He has also shared some of the ways to stop them from coming into your home to begin with.There are nearly 700 spider species out there creeping around.Don’t worry though, as less than a dozen come into UK households, with just two being the most prominent in the UK.Paul explained: “September usually marks the beginning of mating season for spiders, leading to increased sightings across the UK as males leave their webs in the search for a breeding partner.“This means that many spiders will potentially make their way into properties and homes through open windows, under doors and through gaps in buildings.“In the UK there are around 650 species of arachnids, yet we can expect to see less than a dozen of these in our homes.“While many people fear them, most species that are found in the UK are not dangerous, and spiders are actually beneficial to our environment, providing a natural form of pest control, as they feed on insect pests such as flies, ants, beetles and moths.”There are two common types of spiders that regularly make their way into UK homes: the lesser house spider and the giant house spider.Paul added: “The most common species found in UK homes are the lesser house spider, which can grow to

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