Spiders usually avoid strong smells, bright and busy spaces, and homes that offer few places to hide. If you wonder what spiders avoid, the answer is a mix of scents, conditions, and entry points that make a space feel unsafe and difficult to settle into.
You can make your home less appealing to spiders by using scent deterrents and simple cleaning habits. Sealing gaps and removing the insects they feed on also helps.
Natural spider repellents such as peppermint oil, lavender, tea tree oil, and citrus essential oils may help. Changing the places where spiders want to hide and enter often works best.
