Spiders

Don't cast that spider outside! He could help you out

3 reasons you need spiders in your home

Keeping your house clear of clutter and closing windows at night can both help keep spiders away

Four strategies to prevent spiders from coming into your home

Citrus and peppermint scents can both act as natural spider deterrents

Keep these in your car to deter unwanted guests this spider season

Common spider species found indoors include (clockwise from top left) house spiders, daddy longlegs, zebra jumping spiders, false widows, and some types of orb weavers

What is that spider in my house - and is it dangerous?

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Fen raft spider.

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(Images: Royal Mail/Getty Images/Pexels)

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Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

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Spider spike.

In defence of Sunderland's spiders

Why spiders invade homes in September

Thousands of creepy-crawlies are set to invade UK homes as spider mating season begins in September.

14p ingredient could be secret to keeping spiders away from your home

Spider season is upon us - here’s how to prevent them from entering your home. (Getty Images)

Spider season: 10 ways to prevent creepy crawlies invading your home

Crystal (left) and her left index finger just before her surgery.

Mum issues warning after falling ill due to spider bite

Arachnaphobes can face their fears with London Zoo’s Friendly Spider Programme

London Zoo to host special event for UK’s biggest arachnophobes

The common House Spider lurks in our homes (photo: Adobe)

Spiders that invade our homes as months turn colder and damper

Spider season is here but is it okay to remove spiders from your home and put them outside?

How to stop spiders coming in your house
With colder weather approaching, here’s how to stop spiders entering and settling in your home
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Spiders ... what's not to love?

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The arrival of autumn marks the official start of spider mating season (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Have you spotted any spiders yet?

Spider season is here: How to keep arachnids out of your home

Partick Thistles terrifying mascot Kingsley in pursuit of Pudsey Bear (Pic: John Devlin).

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False widow spider species.

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