Some homeowners are convinced there's a spray that is the best way to keep spiders at bay during mating season - while others swear by conkers. Here's what you need to know 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 Spider season is upon us, with the mating period starting in September and peaking in October. This means many of us are likely to see an influx of eight-legged creatures seeking refuge in our homes as the weather gets colder and males start their hunt for females to mate with.
For those with a fear of spiders, this time of year can be a nightmare, especially considering it's not uncommon for spiders to lay hundreds of eggs during mating season. However, there are ways to deter these creepy crawlies from invading your home, and some Brits believe they've found the perfect solution. On the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one frightened homeowner named Katie sought advice on how to deal with the surge of spiders that seemed to have taken over her home.
She asked: "OK people, help me. HUGE spiders, how can I stop them coming into the house?". Her question received hundreds of responses, with many advising her that due to the mating season, it would be difficult to deter the spiders unless she "blocked up every hole" in her house.
However, others offered solutions that they claimed had.