What Is a Good Spider Repellent?
Citronella Oil For decades people have used citronella oil to repel mosquitoes. It seems to repel a wide variety of pests, including spiders. As a rule, don’t use citronella candles. Spray a mixture of a quart of water, five drops of citronella oil and a teaspoon of lemon dish soap on areas of the home where spiders are a problem. Tea Tree Oil and Neem Oil Many people use tea tree oil and neem oil in the treatment of skin conditions of both humans and pets. These oils also seem to repel spiders. Mix a quart of water with one ounce of neem oil and five drops of tea tree oil and two teaspoons of dish soap. Spray the mixture on areas where spiders appear. Buy tea tree oil and neem oil at health food stores. Nonchemical Insecticides According to the North Dakota State University Extension Service, a mixture of oil of wintergreen, mineral oil and rosemary oil makes one of many combinations effective for killing spiders, The mixture is available in a commercial formula. The extension service
