Vinegar as a Spider Repellent
Spiders inside the home are a real problem, especially in the winter and colder months. Removing them is usually easy but preventing them from coming in is even better. Using vinegar around the home keeps the spiders away without harming them.
Benefits
Vinegar is a natural spider repellent and is safe to use in homes with pets and children. Vinegar is less expensive than many common chemical preparations and the vinegar smell does not linger once it dries.
Effectiveness
Spiders hate the smell of vinegar, making it an effective deterrent indoors. Vinegar is most effective when it is used regularly, two to three times per month. Vinegar is ineffective as a spider repellent when used outdoors because it is easily diluted or washed away by rain.
Method
Mix one part pure vanilla extract and three parts full-strength white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture into the dark corners of closets and cabinets. Wipe undiluted vinegar on window sills and door jambs to prevent spiders from coming in through small cracks.
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References
- "Vinegar: 1001 Practical Household Uses"; L&K Designs; 2007
- Melissa Kaplan’s Herp Care Collection: Natural Pest Control (Spiders)
Writer Bio
Gabrielle Morgan has authored business documents, manuals, mental health documentation and treatment plans. She also writes for a variety of online publications. Morgan's extensive educational background includes studies in creative writing, screenwriting, herbology, natural medicine, early childhood education and psychology.
