Gardeners urged to spray patios and paths with vinegar until November — and it’s not as strange as it sounds

If you’ve spotted an alarming number of spiders around your home, it can be unnerving to try and get rid of spiders. According to pest experts, ‘spider mating season’ is peak during the months of September until early November. Which is why people are being urged to take preventative measures this month.

Such eight-legged pests are notorious for creeping into our homes to escape the cold through windowsill cracks or tiny gaps, hiding in your home, and leaving unsightly cobwebs.