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Kevin Rome

How often do I spray peppermint oil for spiders?

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As often as you like. There is no scientifically proven evidence that peppermint oil deters spiders, so spray it everywhere, it won’t make a bit of difference.

Most of the evidence of peppermint oil deterring spiders is anecdotal at best. If you truly want to keep spiders out of your house, seal up any cracks or crevices in your foundation, get rid of the insects in your house, and keep the humidity low in your house. Low humidity is deadly to spiders, and any that come in your house will either die soon, or turn around and get back outside, where the humidity is more favorable.

The people who make a fortune selling peppermint oil for spider and insect repellent will hate reading this, but since they won’t tell me what essential oil keeps away unicorns, I consider this fair play. I have a major infestation of unicorns and am at my wit’s end.

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Try applying once a week at first. If the spiders reappear before the week is up, try spraying every few days. Placing peppermint plants in strategic places inside and outside your home may also help repel spiders. You can also try sprinkling peppermint leaves in places overrun by spiders.

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