spiders on bed

Spiders in your blankets are the last thing you want to find when climbing into bed. Even worse, you fall asleep unawares and wake up with itchy legs on your arm.

Arachnids are not just frightful but can also pose a health risk. Considering the danger brown recluses and black widows pose, just a single bite can send you to the hospital. An infection can occur even after a non-venomous bite if not treated appropriately.

While the idea of spiders on your covers is terrible, there is good news: you may avoid this unpleasant discovery. You must follow these five basic procedures to stop your home from becoming overrun by spiders.

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1. Make sure your sheets are washed weekly

Washing your bedding once a week isn’t just intelligent pest control; it helps keep your home healthy. Your pillowcases absorb oils from your face and scalp. Sweat and shed dead skin cells while you sleep. Bugs enjoy feasting on it.

Add essential oils to your laundry process for more spider-fighting effectiveness. Before pitching your laundry in, spray your recently dried sheets or add a few drops to dryer balls. Several essential oils are known to repel insects without causing harm to humans naturally:

  • Tea tree
  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Eucalyptus
  • Peppermint

2. Avoid storing items under the bed.

Although the space beneath your bed may seem appealing for storage, think twice before stuffing it with plastic bins. Stacking containers creates countless little, dark spaces that spiders and insects love.

Reduce your storage to a few cartons instead. You can also seek frames with tall legs, which will provide you with more space between you and any pests that may be living underneath.

3. Do Not Consume Food While In Bed

Now and then, everyone has a want for a late-night snack, but confine it to the kitchen. Crumbs, which bugs consider lunch, are most commonly found in beds. Even if you’re a meat eater, there’s a chance you’ll spill something or miss a bite. Snacking in bed should be avoided at all costs.

You should also tidy your room consistently. Dust, cobwebs, and other detritus build up on shelves and drawers over time, even if you don’t eat in bed. Keep your room spotless for the best protection against arachnids.