By Michal Cole
Prevent black widows from entering your home by sealing cracks, gaps, and openings in doors, windows, and walls.
Declutter indoor and outdoor areas to eliminate hiding spots for black widows and their prey.
Keep vegetation trimmed and away from your home's exterior to reduce hiding places for black widows.
Place citrus peels, such as lemon or orange, in areas where black widows are likely to hide, as they dislike the scent.
Apply food-grade diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of your home to deter and kill black widows.
Place sticky traps in dark corners and along walls to capture black widows and prevent them from roaming freely.
Create a natural repellent spray using essential oils like peppermint, lavender, or tea tree oil, and spray it in areas frequented by black widows.
Replace outdoor white lights with yellow bulbs, as black widows are less attracted to yellow light.
Encourage the presence of natural predators like birds, lizards, and other spiders that feed on black widows.
If black widow infestations persist, seek help from a pest control professional for safe and effective removal.