Giant House Spiders UK: Where They Live And How To Get Rid Of Them

The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a meter per second.

The giant house spider has been treated as either one species, under the name Eratigena atrica, or as three species, E. atrica, E. duellica and E. saeva.

The giant house spider lives in sheds, attics, homes, and outbuildings. It can survive for several months without any food or water.

Here is how to get rid of the spiders;

Spiders detest the smell of citrus fruits, so try placing slices of fresh lemon or lime or rubbing the peel across your windowsills and doors as a natural bug repellent.

Spiders are typically nocturnal creatures that aim to search out a warm atmosphere once the sun sets in order to find food and mating opportunities.

While spiders themselves aren’t attracted to the light (preferring darker and colder spots), the food they prey on are

While we’re not suggesting for one second buying yourself a cat for the pure reason of keeping spiders out of your home.

Source: abtc.ng