Spiders and Conkers

[Angel41]

Somebody recently told me that they had read that if you put conkers in the corner of a room it deters spiders.
Now as I hate the little things and the biggers ones even more, I would like to know if this is true and if so how does it work or if i am being wound up completely.

[Thunderbird+]

Hi Angel, To put it in a "nut shell", yes there probably is a grain of truth in it but you would, I think have to change the old ones for fresh on a regular basis as the active ingrediant wears off. Good Luck Tbird+

Ps If it is a wind up, Your not alone!

[Angel41]

Do you know what the avtive ingredent is as I'm curious to know how this supposedly works.

[catlavender]

I've recently bought a spray from Betterware called Spider Stop and it contains natural chestnut extracts and clover leaf oil. You spray it round doors/windows etc and it's supposed to deter spiders without harming them. Not sure if it's working yet, I've only been using it a week and I've had one small spider and one very small spider (no biggies and I normally get at least one a week!) so hoping it is working to some extent. You do have to respray it every three weeks or after cleaning. I've almost used a whole bottle already though cos I'm obsessed with stopping them. You can find out more about it on www.betterware.co.uk

[snagged]

catlavender... ok, it keeps the spiders 'outside'... but surely it also keeps all the big hairy ones that are already hiding behind your cupboards/under the stairs etc 'inside' too?! : )

[Thunderbird+]

Sorry Angel not sure, it could be 'Soponin'

Have a look here to see some products Good Luck Tbird+

http://www.pestcontrolshop.co.ukacatalog/SPIDE RS.html

[catlavender]

snagged As long as I don't see them or know they're there I'm not bothered where they are. I am hoping they will smell it though and find their way through the wall somewhere - preferably to next door because we don't get on! I can but try.