If you are looking for a simple way to keep spiders away, this easy DIY spider repellent spray is incredibly effective, all natural and can be made in less than 2 minutes…your spider problem solved! This reliable and easy-to-make natural spider repellent is made with essential oils. We have found that essential oils are the best way to get rid of spiders without toxic pesticides.

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Let’s get rid of spiders without strong chemicals!

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Natural Spider Repellent You Can Make at Home

Let’s make DIY natural spider repellents to keep the spiders away with spider spray!

If you are trying to get rid of your reliance on chemical insecticide, this is an effective solution. Getting rid of spiders is suddenly easy now that we know that there are natural alternative solutions that actually work!

Spider Repellant: Peppermint Oil

I am not a big fan of spiders in my house so this easy DIY spider spray is perfect! The good news is that it is an all-natural spider deterrent that you can make yourself at home and not be afraid to use liberally because this spider spray is made out of peppermint oil, an essential oil which works as an insect repellent.

So I researched spider remedies using natural ingredients and I found out that a great way to get rid of spiders is with peppermint essential oil.

Best spider repellent ever!

Peppermint essential oil might smell amazing to me and you, but spiders are not big fans of this smell. In fact, they hate peppermint oil so much they can’t even get close to it.

I tried several different spider repellent recipes and this one was hands down my favorite DIY natural spider spray.

Spider Spray Ingredients & Supplies

Here’s how to make a simple spider repellent with common ingredients – you won’t believe how easy it is to get the best results!

Essential oil tip: Use a GLASS spray bottle because essential oils can eat up (degrade) plastic.

Image shows a bottle of peppermint spider repellent with natural ingredients standing next to a peppermint plant outside.
This spider repellent has two ingredients – peppermint EO and water.

How to Make Spider Spray

Step 1 – Make the Essential Oil Spider Repellent

Fill your small glass spray bottle with water and then add peppermint oil. This spider spray recipe was created with the small 2 oz spray bottles in mind, but if you have a larger bottle just add the appropriate amount of additional peppermint essential oils.

Step 2 – Use the Spider Spray

Shake it well before using.

  • Spray this spider “juice” around window frames, doors (inside and out), small cracks in the ceilings, walls, bathrooms.
  • I even spray it on the outside porch.

Step 3 – Reapply Weekly

I usually do this once a week (twice during summer), it takes just a few minutes and it works as a natural home spray that smells really really good.

Since I started using my “spider spray” I haven’t seen any eight-leg creatures. I am happy they are alive outside, but away from my house!

How to Keep Spiders Away AND Eliminate Toxic Chemicals from the House

Natural repellents work surprisingly well compared to commercial repellent. Many pest control companies also use a pest repellent with active ingredients that are harmful to our pets and have to be used in limited ways around children.

The insect repellent effects are harmful to our lungs and respiratory system, plus, they usually have very strong scents that make it hard to stand when sprayed.

If you live in North America, you’re probably tired of finding different spider species, insects, and bed bugs on your window screens, window sills, under the kitchen sink, seal cracks, and open areas. No matter what time of year it is, we continue finding jumping spiders and even brown recluse spiders and black widows everywhere!

The last thing I wanted to do is fill our new house with toxic chemicals in my spider hunt. Sticky traps were not cutting it anymore.

This natural solution was the best spider repellent I could find!

How often should I spray for spiders?

During spider season I usually spray twice a week but the rest of the year weekly or even monthly can do the trick.

Spider Deterrent FAQs

What smells keep spiders away?

Other smells that repel spiders include the essential oils: Idaho Tansy, Palo Santo, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Geranium, Lemon, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Thyme, Spearmint and Citronella.

What attracts spiders to your bed?

Spiders love dark dusty places which is why under the bed is a common place for spiders to hide and live. As you can imagine, it is only a short trip to visit you in the night. Keeping the area around and under your bed clean and dust-free and your bedding washed regularly can help decrease this as spider’s favorite hiding place.

How do you keep spiders away permanently?

There is no permanent solution since a spider’s life span is on average about a year and there are more spiders where that one came from! Repelling spiders with essential oils is humane and an easy way to keep you living without spiders long term.

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Easy DIY Natural Spider Repellent Spray

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Make this DIY natural spider repellent spray to keep spiders away from home - without harmful chemicals!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Difficulty easy
Estimated Cost $5

Materials

  • 8-10 drops peppermint essential oil
  • water
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle

Instructions

  1. Fill your small glass spray bottle with water and then add peppermint oil. This spider spray recipe was created with the small 2 oz spray bottles in mind, but if you have a larger bottle just add the appropriate amount of additional peppermint essential oils.
  2. Spray this spider “juice” around window frames, doors (inside and out), small cracks in the ceilings, walls, bathrooms.
  3. I usually do this once a week (twice during summer), it takes just few minutes and it works as a natural home spray that smells really really good.

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Leave a comment – How did your natural spider repellent work? Were you able to rid your home of spiders with this natural remedy?



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13 Comments

  1. The only thing I like less than spiders is strong chemicals! I can’t wait to try this DIY spider repellent spray! It makes me feel better to know that the ingredients are natural! Plus, it makes the house smell so nice!

  2. This natural spider repellent is going to come in so handy this summer. Plus, I already have peppermint oil in the cabinet now!

  3. It’s incredibly easy to make this spider repellant spray! It isn’t a nasty chemical that I have to worry about around my kids and it freshens the home each time I use it.

  4. I will be making this spider repellent in bulk! I do not like spiders at all, but I always worry about all the chemicals in typical bug repellents. I love that this is natural and keeps the spiders away!

    1. Hi, Thomas! Under the “supples needed” section of the post, if you click on “peppermint oil” it takes you to a link where you can find it!

  5. At the beginning of the summer I noticed a few spiders around my home so I tried this solution and it seemed to just make them go crazy. I even used peppermint oil and baking soda on my carpets as well. As a result, it seemed like everyday I was being bitten by a spider for weeks. My legs are so scarred from the bruises of the spider bites it is crazy. Did I do something wrong or should I have continued to use the solution?