If you’re like many of our customers, you’ll try just about anything to keep spiders out of the way. And if you have kids or pests, you might choose non-traditional methods, like peppermint oil. What’s the deal with this natural solution?

How to Use Peppermint Oil for Spider Control

Spiders “taste” with their legs, so anything with a strong scent, like peppermint, is an easy way to keep them away. Here’s how:

• Make a mixture of 1-1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 20 drops of peppermint oil.
• Spray the mixture on windowsills, entryways, and where you find spiders

This method will take a little bit of patience. The house spiders you currently have will take some time to go away, but other spiders won’t make their way in with such a strong mixture in their way.

Excessive Spider Activity? Reach out.

Believe it or not, every home and business has spiders. House spiders are generally not a concern, but if you start seeing too many of this arachnid, it might be time to seek help. Spiders go where there is food, so you might actually be dealing with a different pest problem if your home is suddenly housing more of this eight-legged pest. Call us today at 571-620-1168 for more information about our spider services.