Organic Ways to Get Rid of Spiders in Your House

Spiders are common pests that like to make a home in crevices, corners and in the less frequented areas of your home. Many species of spiders are harmless and help in trapping flies in their webs but some spiders are very poisonous. In any case, they are scary creatures that people prefer to exterminate.

When you need to get rid of the creepy pests, it is important to use safe pest control techniques to prevent spreading poisonous chemicals around your home. Certain conventional sprays used to get rid of spiders can cause allergies in humans. Besides, the chemicals can harm children if they accidentally inhale or ingest the sprayed materials.

Here are some safe ways to get rid of spiders in your home using organic pest control techniques.

• The most organic way to ensure a safe environment when you get rid of spiders is to simply maintain a clean home. An untidy place with too many things lying around is an inviting breeding ground for spiders. To prevent or to get rid of a spider infestation, regularly clean your rooms and remove clutter. Seal tiny openings and crevices in your doors and windows. Vacuum your rooms regularly and clear spider webs and spider-egg colonies.

• Food attracts spiders and other insects. Keep your food and leftovers always covered. Also maintain your garden and lawn with care. Unkempt vegetation can breed spiders. To get rid of spiders, keep your trees and bushes trimmed and dead vegetation away from you home.

• A vinegar spray can serve as an organic pest control to get rid of spiders. Vinegar is harmless to humans. It contains acetic acid which gives it its sour taste and odor. Spiders are highly vulnerable to acetic acid. Simply mix water and vinegar in equal proportions and spray around your home to kill the pests.

• Many scented natural oils like eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, tea tree oil, neem oil and rose oil kill spiders. Mix 20-30 drops of an aromatic essential oil in one quart of water and spray infested areas to get rid of spiders organically. You can also use the spray periodically as a preventive measure.

• Exterminate other flies and insects in your home. Spiders feed on them. If they do not find enough food, they cannot thrive in your home. While the aromatic oil spray also targets other insects, you can use turmeric even more effectively. Powdered turmeric is sold as a spice in most grocery stores. Add some powdered turmeric to water and make a paste. Apply the paste on areas infested with crawling pests like ants. Within minutes, you will see the creatures dead.

Keep in mind that turmeric causes hard-to-remove yellow stains on many surfaces. Do not use it on carpets. Turmeric can be completely removed from most tiled surfaces but try it out in a small area before you go for a full-fledged application. You can use it effectively in the outdoors where you may not have to worry about the stains.