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If you’re wondering why there are so many spiders in your house this month, you can blame the weather. Now that the heatwave is over and the weather has turned, the creepy crawlies are
finding their way inside as they look for a warmer home for their webs. But it’s set to continue into September as the autumn season is also when the creatures mate. “Of 650 species, only
12 bite us - usually larger ones,” he told This Morning. “There are two-three that can give a fairly unpleasant bite. Usually it is localised pain and swelling - rarely can be a bit worse -
but you should seek medical help.” Britons may also see an increase in daddy long legs spiders, which the pro said are completely harmless, and he even allows them to stay in his home.
However, if you’re not quite so hospitable to the unwanted visitors, there are things you can do to put them off from coming into your home. The bug expert recommended cleaning often so
that things aren’t sitting around and giving them the chance to spin a web. He also suggested blocking holes of entry and cracks in the walls, as they will often create their webs from the
outside. Given that spiders are looking for food, you should also be sure to clear up any dead insects - so if you’ve been swatting flies all summer, don’t leave them hanging around. Be
sure to vacuum up any webs that you find as well, as there could be egg sacs lurking in there. Alice Beer also joined in the discussion on This Morning to share her top tips for getting rid
of the eight-legged friends. Spiders have a strong sense of smell and are said to hate the scent of peppermint, lavender and tea tree oil, so using a diffuser with essential oils will help
to scare them away. You can even add tea tree oil to your cleaning cloth and wipe around the corners and surfaces to warn them off, or spray your curtains with the spiders’ most hated
fragrances. There is also an old wives tale that a bowl of conkers or chestnuts will put them off - something Professor Logan agreed is worth a go.