As the summer ends, spiders seek refuge in warm buildings and that includes people's homes. Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears in the UK so these eight legged invaders are often not welcome guests.
There are lots of simple tricks to keep spiders out of homes but the easiest is a vinegar mix. By diluting vinegar with water, arachnophobes can prevent spiders creeping into the building.
Spiders usually find their way into our homes in search of food, water and shelter. Most are small, growing no larger than eight centimetres in diameter, so can be caught easily and released outside.
