How to get rid of spiders

If, despite your best efforts, an eight-legged friend still manages to get inside your home, you can easily catch them and return them to the outdoors using this Katcha Humane Spider Catcher which works using a vacuum system. You can also always use this for other creepy crawlies too!

Customer review: "These gadgets are very handy, especially in an old cottage. This one doesn't seem as powerful as one we used in a holiday cottage this year, yet to test on a Wolf Spider, but has dealt with woodlice, harvest spiders and flies fine. So good to let them go, unharmed."

Natural scents including lavender, peppermint and tea tree will really make spiders steer well clear of entering your home. All you need to do is add a few drops of the essential oil to a spray bottle of water and spritz around the home. Or, add these AMMIY Essential Oils Set of 6 to an aromatherapy diffuser for a fragrant, spider-free home.

Customer review: "I stopped using my favourite brand way last year as they started to smell ‘chemically’ have been on the lookout for a new one, and have tried a few but none seemed to hit the mark. Ordered these yesterday and they arrived today- tried them immediately and I’m more than pleased… lovely fresh scent- lavender in the bedroom and orange in the kitchen are the ones I’ve used so far- will be using these from now on."

If you'd rather fill your home with pleasant scents while fending off the spiders, a diffuser is a great idea! We love the award-winning Tisserand Aromatherapy Aroma Spa Diffuser with its fine and silent mist. Not only will it be a treat for your nose, but it'll deter those pesky eight-legged visitors. Set a delicate and fragrant atmosphere for any mood.

Customer review: "With so many diffusers out there it was really hard to make a decision which one to buy, but I opted for this one as I knew the brand and that they were famous for their aromatherapy and I already had a few of their oils. So far I am very satisfied with this and I think I made a good choice. There are fancier-looking models out there but I like the simplicity of this one. I would say it’s on par with the MUJI diffuser but almost half the price!"

If you're not a fan of essential oils, you can always use vinegar as spiders can't stand the smell! Grab the Nomara Organics Glass Spray Bottles, and fill them half with water and half with white vinegar. Give your bottle a good shake before spraying on all those cracks and crevices spiders often crawl in through. Easy.

Customer review: "A great bottle which will help to reduce plastic use in our household."

While it's thought that using conkers to repel spiders is an old wives tale, the use of ceder blocks to get rid of spiders is believed by many to work. These Cedar Insect Repellant Blocks also smell great around the house!

Customer review: "Great size which can be placed in all the drawers without really noticing that they're there!!"

Plant this Potted Lavender outdoors, around your home - by doorways, keeping it in full sun and in well-drained soil. Make sure to not overwater - and expect to see fewer spiders in your home with this lavender standing guard. Not only that, these pollen-rich flowers are beautiful in bloom and will keep your garden fragrant. Plus, lavender flowers are edible and can be used to add flavour to cocktails, syrups, sorbets, cakes, biscuits and salads.

Customer review: "Great plants as you would expect from Sarah Raven."