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.
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