It’s officially spider season this September, and Brits could be bunking up with around 50 eight-legged squatters in their homes during the autumnal months as these arachnids seek refuge and grub, experts say.
Google’s been on fire with Brits desperate to banish spiders from their pads, but ever wonder what’s turning your home into a spider hot-spot?
James Sheldon, the big cheese at Online Sofa Shop, reckons it’s all down to the nibbles trapped between your sofa cushions.
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Unveiling why spiders might be giving your place a thumbs-up, James shared: “Spiders are often drawn to your home due to the presence of insects that they need to consume to survive. Crumbs and other food remnants can slip into the crevices of your sofa, becoming a food source for any insects they attract.”
He added: “Spiders are carnivorous and like to be in warm spaces and are likely to seek out food sources like insects and shelter in your home. The small crevices and cracks in or around your sofa are a haven for spiders as they follow their prey.”, reports the Daily Record.
Loads of us can’t handle the creepy critters. But fear not, James has even more nifty advice up his sleeve.
The guru suggests hoovering up pesky crumbs and giving the sofa a good dust-off to keep those unwanted guests at bay.
He added that regularly cleaning your couch should also help, saying: “To prevent your sofa from becoming a hotbed for insects and spiders, vacuum it weekly to remove dust and crumbs and treat spills and stains as soon as they happen to prevent them from sitting in.”
The expert also shared some further tips for keeping spiders out of our homes.
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