Do Spiders Like Lavender?

Spiders really don't like strong scents such as citrus, peppermint, tea-tree, lavender, rose or cinnamon. Add 15 to 20 drops of your chosen essential oil or a couple of capfuls of Zoflora fragrance to a spray bottle filled with water, and spritz around the house.

Does lavender keep spiders away?

Whether in plant form or as an essential oil, lavender (Lavandula, USDA plant hardiness zones 5-9) is a completely natural spider repellent useful for indoors or outdoors. ... Potted lavender plants kept on porches, indoors or near doorways can also help keep spiders away.

What smells do spiders hate?

You can take advantage of a spider's strong sense of smell by using scents that will repel them, such as vinegar, mint, catnip, cayenne pepper, citrus, marigold, and chestnut. Below you'll find scents that spiders are repelled by and the best technique to use them.