Spider season is creeping up, and for those with arachnophobia or just a dislike for the eight-legged visitors, it's time to look for ways to keep them at bay. Lynsie Crombie, known on social media as Lynsey Queen Of Clean, has gathered a bunch of spider deterrent methods to help you out. Taking to Instagram , Lynsey shared a video with the caption: "Spider season [spider emoji] Autumn tends to mark the start of spider mating season, which means you are likely to spot these creepy crawlies popping up all over your home.
" She added, "As well as keeping your home clean, check for spiderwebs [spider web emoji] and follow the simple tips." One of Lynsey's top suggestions is to gently catch and release spiders back into the wild, reports the Express . In her words: "It's spider season guys, so grab yourself one of these really handy spider catchers, and no harm comes to the spider.
" But if you're looking to stop spiders from entering in the first place, Lynsey has some tricks up her sleeve. She recommends placing cinnamon sticks or powder around your home's corners and entry points because spiders can't stand the smell. To reinforce the barrier, Lynsey also lights cinnamon-scented candles to "make sure that they stay away".
Lynsey also swears by a peppermint oil solution to keep spiders at bay: "Dilute some peppermint oil into a spray bottle and use this to spray all around your entranceways." She shared her top tips on Instagram (@lynsey_queenofclean), adding "This is going to st.