How to use: Place cedar blocks, cedar chips, or
cedarwood balls in closets, drawers, and corners. Use cedar oil in a diffuser or spray.
Bonus: Cedar smells lovely.
Citrus Peels (Old Wives’ Tale with Some Merit)
Why it works: Spiders are said to dislike citrus. Limonene (a compound in citrus peels) is toxic to some insects.
How to use: Rub citrus peels along baseboards and windowsills. Or boil citrus peels in water and use the cooled liquid as a spray.
Downside: Peels dry out and lose potency quickly. Replace weekly.
Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
Why it works: This fine powder
cedarwood balls in closets, drawers, and corners. Use cedar oil in a diffuser or spray.
Bonus: Cedar smells lovely.
Citrus Peels (Old Wives’ Tale with Some Merit)
Why it works: Spiders are said to dislike citrus. Limonene (a compound in citrus peels) is toxic to some insects.
How to use: Rub citrus peels along baseboards and windowsills. Or boil citrus peels in water and use the cooled liquid as a spray.
