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Kaycee Hill

I make a natural spider deterrent every summer using citrus peels — here's how to spider-proof your home for free

Spider next to citrus peels.

Every summer, as temperatures soar and windows crack open for cooler night air, spiders start making their way inside. While most people rush to buy pricey chemical pest sprays or essential oil diffusers, I've relied on the same zero-cost trick for years: citrus peels.

I save the skins whenever I use lemons, limes, or oranges for cooking or drinks, then use them to spider-proof my entire home. It works better than anything I've ever bought, it costs nothing, and it actually makes my home smell fresher.

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