Overview

• Male spiders are increasingly entering homes from late August, with sightings expected to peak in September as they search for mates.
• Pest UK urges keeping windows closed at night and sealing gaps around windows, doors, walls and pipework to cut entry points.
• Paffy's Pest Control recommends weekly dusting—about 10 minutes—to clear webs, crumbs and clutter that provide shelter and prey.
• Strong-scent DIY deterrents are trending, with peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, eucalyptus, tea tree and vinegar frequently promoted, including a peppermint-oil window-cleaner hack shared by TikTok’s Chantel Mila.
• A windows specialist cautions that evenings bring higher risk of entry and advises sealing gaps now as house spiders and false widows become more active.