If you have had your windows open over the past few days, you may have spotted a few creepy crawlies entering your home, but there's a cheap and simple hack to deter them Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters If you've had your windows open recently, you might have noticed a few unwelcome guests creeping into your home. Yes, we're talking about spiders and not just any spiders, but massive ones. There's nothing more unsettling than spotting a spider in your house, especially when it scampers away before you can catch it.

With reports of giant spiders that can grow to the size of rats and deliver a 'wasp-like' sting, it's no wonder Brits are searching for quick and effective ways to keep these pests at bay. Instead of resorting to strong-smelling solutions like white vinegar or citrus peel, an expert has suggested a scent-free alternative. Google searches for 'spider infestations' have skyrocketed by 900 percent, while searches for 'spider repellent' have increased by a whopping 5,000 percent in the last month alone.

Fortunately for those of us with a fear of spiders, there's a simple, cheap hack to keep these creepy crawlies out of our homes. One expert has shared a trick that costs less than £1, according to vouchercodes.co.

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