UK households urged to shut windows in evening for the next four weeks

UK households urged to shut windows in evening for the next four weeks

Households in the UK are being urged to keep their windows shut from 7pm onwards over the next four weeks. With temperatures dropping this week following the heatwave, the UK is heading into a period of cooler weather .

The cooler temperatures signal the end of summer and beginning of autumn, and the new season also means house spiders are on the move.

As the nights begin to draw in, these eight-legged invaders begin searching for warmth indoors.

Now, experts are warning that it's not just standard house spiders you need to be vigilant for.

The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis) is becoming increasingly common in UK homes, writes Manchester Evening News .

While bites are rare, they can cause symptoms