UK households told to place orange peels around home for next two weeks

It's that time of year again, when spiders are making their long march into the homes of UK households.

With their mating season about to being, and temperatures falling as we move into autumn, they are seeking shelting within the warmth of our walls, same as us.

However, the last thing people want to see in the kitchens, livings rooms and bedrooms is spiders hunkering down, which is why many are turning to orange peels of all thigns to quell the invasion.

Experts at Enviroliteracy explain: "Orange peels can help to repel spiders. Spiders are known to dislike strong citrus scents, and the compounds found in orange peels can be an effective, natural deterrent.

"While not a guaranteed solution for complete spider eradication, using orange peels is a low-cost and environmentally friendly