They are only looking for one thing, and that's the lady spider,' says Hine. House spiders are not as common as they used to be - homes are now better sealed and central heating and more disturbance ...

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To create this homemade spider repellent, simply combine equal parts vinegar and water in a spray-top bottle and spritz it around common spider hotspots in your home. Article continues below ...

John Stewart, an expert from the technical team at Pest-Shop explained to Express.co.uk: “Spiders are most commonly found in the home when the external temperatures drop and there is a lack of ...