Spider Repellent Spray

So this recipe is obviously not for your lunch to munch. I have a lot of spiders where I live and they kind of freak me out. I like them at a distance and do find them super helpful in my yard. But, I don't want them in my house including my kitchen. 

I've been ordering an expensive, organic spider repellent spray that's safe to use around kids and pets, but am tired of the expensive price plus I go through it fast. 

Probably the only drawback with a natural spray is I find you will need to spray once a week or every other week. (Although, even the toxic spider spray wears off.) This one smells really good so I don't think that's a big negative. You can also add lavender oil to it for an even more pleasing aroma.

I created this recipe working from what was listed on the expensive spray I had purchased plus online recipes I found. This is another Trudi original. I hope you find this as effective as I have keeping the arachnids away.

Here's what you'll need for this spider repellent:

• a spray bottle
• 1 Tbsp dish soup (I like the unscented, environmentally friendly Costco brand)
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 10 drops each of peppermint, spearmint, and rosemary essential oils (I like Aura Cacia brand and purchase at Sprouts)

Add everything to your spray bottle and shake it gently. You're now ready to go and spray away. Note: I have an outdoor, insulated cat house for my backyard feral kitty and this hasn't deterred her form sleeping in her cat house.

Tip: I put the oil drops into the Tablespoon because it was easier for me to count/measure them before emptying into the spray bottle. This essential oil coated spoon is now in my  shower so the next time I shower, I'll have a mini-spa experience.  The aroma of peppermint, spearmint and rosemary filling the bathroom thanks to the hot water and steam.

Look for Fingers, Toes, and Tacos by Trudi Geiszler in March 2020 on Amazon. My 2nd children's story includes an easy taco recipe too.