September is just around the corner, which means spider mating season is almost here. It's the terrifying time of year arachnids will pop out of nowhere to sprint across the floor or suddenly appear hanging imposingly above you.
Spiders start to become more visible at the start of autumn as the eight-legged creatures - which are usually male - search for a mate until around mid-October. It's the reason why you'll some hulking spiders indoors that aren't visible the rest the of year.
It's the scariest time of year for arachnophobes, but there are some ways you can repel the beasties from natural deterrents to decluttering.
