Summer offers ideal conditions for spiders to thrive. The abundance of insects provides a steady food supply, allowing spiders to grow quickly and reach maturity sooner. Although spiders remain present in UK homes throughout the summer, they are generally less visible indoors than during the autumn months.

However, a warm and wet summer can spark a surge in insect activity, thus creating ideal conditions for a significant rise in spider numbers later in the year. An easy hack shared by an expert will keep the spiders away from your home and it just needs two things. healthwithcory posted a video on Instagram and explained the easy way to keep these insects away from your house.

The expert said: "If you dip a cotton ball in peppermint oil and leave it on your windowsill, it can repel spiders and ants."

Strong scents-particularly those with minty or citrus notes-are believed to deter spiders.

Peppermint essential oil, known for its sharp, refreshing fragrance, is often used to help keep spiders away from specific areas around the home.

While not as targeted, diffusing peppermint oil can help freshen the air and may contribute to a less spider-friendly environment.

The hack has left social media users impressed. In one of the threads posted on Reddit, the social media community shared how peppermint oil keeps the unwanted spiders away from the house.

One of the users wrote: "My bedroom as a teenager was actually the storage space, and THAT room had a small door to access a crawlspace. Spiders loved to come in through there so I put peppermint all around it. No more problems."

Another user commented: "Very good info. Thank you. I'm wondering if it would work for other insects like wasps, stink bugs and assassin bugs - all of which are finding ways into my home. I'll give this a shot and see. Thank you again."