To keep spiders out of your room, you can use a combination of natural repellents, cleanliness, and home maintenance techniques:
- Use natural repellents: Peppermint oil is highly effective. Mix several drops with water in a spray bottle and spray around windows, doors, and corners. Other scents like tea tree oil, eucalyptus, vinegar, citrus peels (lemon, lime, orange), cinnamon sticks, and fresh herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) also deter spiders due to their strong smells
- Keep your room clean and clutter-free: Regularly dust, vacuum, and declutter to remove spider webs and reduce hiding spots. Avoid crumbs or food residues on bedsheets or floors, as these attract insects which in turn attract spiders
- Seal entry points: Fill cracks, gaps, and holes around windows, doors, walls, and baseboards with caulk or sealant. Install door sweeps to block spiders from creeping under doors
- Control lighting: Turn off outdoor lights and indoor lights near windows at night to avoid attracting insects, which spiders prey on
- Limit access from outside: Keep plants, woodpiles, and clutter away from the house exterior, as they provide shelter for spiders. Keep windows closed at night or use fine mesh screens to prevent entry
- Consider pets: Cats and dogs can help reduce spider presence by hunting them, though this is supplementary and not a full solution
By combining these methods—using peppermint or other essential oils, maintaining cleanliness, sealing gaps, managing lighting, and reducing outdoor spider habitats—you can effectively keep spiders out of your room. If infestations persist, professional pest control may be necessary, especially for potentially biting species like False Widow spiders
