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Kezia Reynolds

Pest experts say spiders will avoid your home if you use this supermarket staple around your home

Garden spider in a web.

Maybe it is no coincidence that the start of spooky season is also prime spider season in the UK. While you may enjoy spiders as part of your spooky decor, you probably don’t want them in your home, which is why experts have revealed how to use peppermint tea to deter spiders.

Spiders won’t harm you, but they’re not always welcome house guests, so using scent to deter spiders is one of the easiest and humane ways to keep spiders away from your home. And one scent they can’t stand is peppermint.

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