Spiders are on the hunt for a mate during their mating season, which runs from late August to early October. Here are three natural repellents to keep them at bay View Image It's officially spider mating season (stock image) (Image: Kristina Igumnova via Getty Images)

Right now we're slap bang in the middle of spider mating season, which might explain why you're seeing more eight-legged guests than usual. Every year, from late August through to early October when it hits its peak, male spiders venture out on the prowl for females to mate with. ‌

As temperatures plummet, they abandon their webs in search of warmer indoor spots, creating a particularly tough time for anyone suffering from arachnophobia. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to stop them from invading y

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