4. Keep houseplants like eucalyptus or lavender
Some fragrant plants naturally repel spiders. Use them indoors or place potted versions near garden doors or seating areas.
5. DIY anti-spider spray with vinegar and essential oils
Mix white vinegar with a few drops of tea tree, peppermint, or lavender oil in a spray bottle. Spray along baseboards, door frames, or patio furniture.
6. Reduce clutter outdoors
Spiders love hiding under unused pots, piles of wood, or old furniture. A tidy garden is a spider-unfriendly garden.
7. Diatomaceous earth around entry points
Sprinkle a thin layer near cracks and crevices—harmless to humans but unpleasant for spiders crossing it.