A spider crawling near someone's bare feet. Most people know that spiders benefit our gardens by eating insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and ants. However, these free-range arachnids are much less ...

9. Get yourself a eucalyptus plant. Speaking of scents that spiders hate, the distinct fresh and citrus smell of eucalyptus plants is one that spiders find overwhelming. Eucalyptus can be grown both ...

While spiders do plenty of good for our ecosystems by consuming other unwanted pests, many of us can agree that we'd rather not have them bedding down with us in our homes. Their webs, bites, and ...

If you want to keep spiders away from your patio furniture with a natural home remedy, rummage around your pantry for a handy ...

A black widow spider on display at a Milwaukee museum. Here’s how to get rid of spiders in your Georgia home. Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal USA TODAY NETWORK Spiders don’t leave when Halloween is ...

Mothballs only help prevent spiders by keeping one of their food sources (moths) away. Here's how experts actually recommend ...

The spiders that are commonly found in homes fall into two categories: web-builders and hunters. Keep spiders away by keeping doors and windows shut and sealing any cracks and gaps. Eliminate clutter, ...