Households across the UK are being urged to put orange peel under Christmas trees in December to deter unwanted pests . December is now just over a week away, which means households will be gearing up to start decking their halls, ready to ring in the festive season , and for many, that involves getting a real Christmas tree .

While they are a little messier than artificial trees, you just can’t beat that natural scent and look - and picking one out is a long-standing tradition for many families. But while real trees do look and smell magical once they’re adorned with twinkling lights and baubles, they can be harbouring some unwanted guests among their branches in the form of spiders .

As they grow outdoors, real Christmas trees can be home to the eight-legged creatures, and o

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