Spiders 'attracted to' these five things in your home say experts - how to keep them out

With the arrival of autumn and cooler temperatures in the UK we will all, naturally, be spending more time indoors. But as people head inside so too will a creature not welcome in most homes.

For those with a fear of spiders September is the worst time of year as the arachnids make their way into homes looking for drier, warmer conditions. And as this coincides with their mating season, the males will follow female spiders indoors.

On top of this, experts have also warned that giant false widow spiders are just one type of arachnid set to come into people’s homes. Their bites are known to cause painful burns and swelling and can lead to a fever.

Unfortunately, for anyone who dislikes the eight-legged creatures, there are certain common things found around the home that could also be attracting them inside. Experts at Panther Pest Control revealed five such things that could cause a spider infestation in your home.

These are:

Panther Pest Control said: “Their food choices make them nature’s best domestic pest controllers, as they feed on insects. Anything from drain flies through crickets and mosquitoes to fruit flies, cockroaches, earwigs or clothes moths is part of their menu.”

It is worth seeing what insects you already have around the home and getting rid of them if you can.

Domestic waste draws other insects - aka spiders’ food - inside your home. “To minimise the chance of being infested by the arthropods, simply take care of the household rubbish,” Panther Pest Control says.

Some spiders don’t even require water but if there are any which do, they will be attracted to water coming from sink taps or bathtubs. Panther Pest Control explained: “Just to be on the safe side avoid leaving any sources.”

“Fruits also