Spiders dislike certain scents and can be deterred by them. Here are some of the scents that spiders hate, according to the search results:
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Vinegar: Spiders can detect the acidic scent of vinegar through their legs and are bound to be deterred from the area when they travel over the sour-smelling solution.
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Mint: Spiders dislike the strong scent of mint, so spraying a peppermint oil solution around your house can help keep them away.
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Cayenne pepper: Sprinkling cayenne pepper over locations where you dont want spiders can help repel them.
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Citrus: Spiders really don't like strong scents such as citrus, so adding 15 to 20 drops of citrus essential oil to a spray bottle filled with water and spritzing around the house can help keep them away.
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Cinnamon: Spiders dislike the scent of cinnamon, so sprinkling cinnamon powder around your house can help keep them away.
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Cedar: Another scent that repels spiders is cedar, so investing in cedar wood furniture or placing cedar wood blocks around your garden and near spider entrances can help keep them away.
It's important to note that while scents can help deter spiders, they are not as reliable as physical deterrents. Scents require frequent reapplication, and spiders can become accustomed to them over time.
