So I’ve been doing so research because now that we’ve got warmer weather approaching it seem as though are house has been breeding grounds for little crab spiders. And not to embarrass anyone here, but the standing deal in our house is, I deal with insects and my hubby deal with rodents! (Ahhh I HATE Rodents! AHH Getting chills just writing this!) Anyway, so I’ve been doing some research here on what to do about these “little” problems. Sean has been a little irritated with me that I won’t allow him to spray for these spiders that he hates so deeply. So I have recently decided to do some research on natural ways to deal with this dilemma. Some have actually worked, some I’m waiting to find out!
Spiders Top 3 Natural Deterrents:
1) Vinegar and Peppermint Essential Oil
2) Baking Soda
3) Eucalyptus leaves

Ants:
1) Vinegar and Peppermint Essential Oil
2) Bay Leaves
3) Dried Sage and Cinnamon

I read that ground cloves and cucumber peels also helps to deter ants, spiders, moths, mites, beetles and house flies too? Dunno because I haven’t had them all and haven’t tried it yet, but I think I’m going to!

Boric acid is also effective in actually killing silverfish, earwigs, stink bugs and various other insects too. I actually got a tip on using Borax (which I’ve been using to make home cleaners anyway) by itself sprinkled in by/behind the trashcan, refrigerator and dishwasher to stop insects from coming to those common problem areas. We deal with centipedes pretty badly in the winter too, so I am hoping that the borax will help with them. Along with spraying down the basement with the vinegar/peppermint mix. I know people probably come to my house and think that it stinks awful cause of all the vinegar I use. I try to cover it up and evaporate it with other things, I don’t know if I’m successful because I don’t even know if I can smell it anymore. But I can tell you, I swear it is a miracle product! lol I also read a few things about using Olive Oil as a deterrent, but I have no idea for what or how it works.

Anyway, so that’s about it!

Spraying down the basement again and hoping to get a lot of the dust and dampness taken care of too. Should help! We’ll see!
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that mice are supposed to hate peppermint and cinnamon too. Again I don’t know how true that is because honestly I just want those suckers dead on contact! Alright I’m done for tonight, I really need to get to bed.