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Spiders

What Is the Best Spider Repellant for Your Maryland Home? 7 Great Options

By Planet Friendly Pest Control·3 min read

Spiders are beneficial to have around the home. That doesn't mean we want to invite them over to be our permanent house guests.

Certain spiders help keep populations of certain pests, like American roaches, in check. While that's a plus, the downside is dealing with cobwebs, seeing them crawl around, and, in worst case scenarios, dealing with a venomous bite.

Want to keep spiders away so you don't have to deal with them? We've got a guide that will help you find the best spider repellent on the market.

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1. MaxMoxie Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

An ultrasonic pest repeller uses sound to keep spiders as well as mice, mosquitoes, and more out of your home. The sound is completely inaudible to humans.

It's a great option for those looking to avoid chemical applications. You do need to have it plugged into an outlet for it to work.

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2. Nantucket Spider Repellent for Homes

Nantucket brand spider repellents use essential oils to create a fine mist that deters pests from coming inside your home. Plus, it won't stain furniture (although always test to be sure).

You can use this formula around kids and pets. It might not work on any other pests like ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes.

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3. Star Brite Natural Spider Repellent

Star Brite's spider repellent uses a strong blend of vinegar and peppermint oil to keep spiders out. You can use it in cars, boats, and other outdoor areas, too.

It's powerful, effective, and can last a few months. Just watch out when using it around plants, pets, or children.

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4. Stay Away Spiders Repellent Scent Pouches

These are a "one and done" solution. Just drop these pouches in places you want to keep spiders out of and that's it.

These each last about a month. Their strong herbal scent might be a bit strong for some areas of the house.

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5. Pest Soldier Spider Repellent

This spray-on repellent is very effective, repelling spiders and then, if they still come in, killing them. It works against other pests, lasts for 60 days, and is safe around pets.

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6. Talstar P Professional

You can use this repellent indoors as well as outdoors. It uses chrysanthemum extracts to repel and eventually kill spiders around your home, car, garden, tool shed, and more.

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7. Eco Defense Pest Control Pouches

These pouches are easily tucked away into the many corners of your home spiders like to hide in. They have a pleasant smell and are a very affordable and natural solution.

They're safe to use around pets and children. They last up to a year and keep away moths, rodents, and other unwelcome house guests.

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Find the Best Spider Repellent

Living in Maryland, you can come across spiders like the black widow or the brown recluse. You need the best spider repellent to keep you and your family safe.

We service many areas in southern Maryland like Calvert county, St. Mary's county, and more. If you're looking to take care of your eight-legged invaders, we're here to help.

Reach out to us today and we'll get to work ridding your home of spiders and other invasive pests!

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