How to keep spiders and bugs off of a screened porch

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I have tried several things and nothing works.  Don't want harsh chemicals, but hate how spiders and bugs are all in our wooden table and chairs, under sofa and  too.  Thanks for ANY help.  JGH

Janet Pizaro · Answer

www.wikihow.com/Make-Spider-Repellant-st-Home

Renee walls · Answer

i found a recipe of essential oils that`s pretty simple,5- 10 drops tea tree essential oil, 10 - 15 drops peppermint essential oil and 10 - 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil, add to water, ( the recipe didn`t state how much water) i used 8 oz. put all ingredients into a glass spray bottle, and spray areas where you see the spiders, do this every day , for a few weeks, they should leave. i hope this helps, good luck

Marlene Haigh · Answer

get some herb plants i.e.: lavender, rosemary and basil

Kca7054125 · Answer

Peppermint oil in water and spray on screens. I do not know exact drops but know it works. Have a spray bottle under my kitchen sink at all times.

Sue · Answer

Get ceder blocks from the dollar store like what you would use in a closet. They come in a package of 6 or 8. Spiders hate ceder. Place them any were you see spiders.

Mjr8231830 · Answer

we live in minnesota woods and we also have an onslaught of spiders.
I buy osage oranges in the fall and put them on window sills so they don't try to some inside and lay eggs.  Works pretty good!

Pat9709398 · Answer

Oil of Peppermint which you can order from a pharmacy mixed with rubbing alcohol and some water...Google for the exact measurements. Spray it around windows and doors. Even spray where all the spiders are now. I don't know about the other bugs, but this is supposed to work for spiders. Spray areas on a regular basis to keep the peppermint fresh. Google for the other bugs if you know what they are. Best of luck

Sandra Allen · Answer

I use peppermint oil and water. Spiders smell with their feet so they stay clearn.

Juliadance · Answer

Mix lavender oil and water in a spray bottle. Spray  all the corners especially around  radiators and vent

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