Those ugly, creepy, crawly nasties … spiders. Not everyone hates them, of course, but even if you love those many-eyed creatures, they can still cause problems when they get indoors, primarily ...

Much like sunflowers, corn plants grow straight and tall ... especially if you don't want spiders coming indoors. While many ...

Peppermint consists of compounds with potent aromas, namely menthol and limonene. According to Healthline, spiders are highly sensitive to strong odors. Place the peppermint plant indoors in ...

Spiders are unwelcome in most homes, and of all the methods used to try to get rid of them or deter them from entering, perhaps the most surprising is using color. Some say spiders are averse to light ...

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