As August draws to a close and September begins, homeowners may start spotting more spiders creeping into their properties. This marks the beginning of spider mating season, which reaches its peak in mid-October - a terrifying prospect for those suffering from arachnophobia.

As temperatures drop, these eight-legged creatures seek out warm, dry indoor spaces for breeding purposes. Households across the UK have been urged to keep windows shut from 7pm onwards during the next four weeks, as this is prime time for these unwelcome visitors to enter homes .

Alan Reid, a window specialist at Art Windows and Doors, cautioned: "Male house spiders and false widows are on the move, and homes with open windows are at risk of infestation. Now is the time to seal gaps and shut windows before spider

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