I’m a pest expert – 50p kids toy from B&M will banish deadly spiders from your home

A pest expert has unveiled B&M’s 50p children’s toy that will ban deadly spiders from your home.

Spiders usually start coming indoors in September, and sightings may become more frequent in your home.

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Millions of the eight-legged invaders invade our homes looking for a mate so the females can lay eggs before hibernating.

However, according to experts, there is an interesting way to keep those pesky crawlies away.

Spiders taste with their feet and don’t like the taste of chalk.

Drawing a chalk line around your bed, along window frames, and near doors will create a zone free of spiders that your animals won’t want to cross.

And chalk couldn’t be cheaper, coming off the shelves at B&M and other outlets for just 50p apiece.

Although most spiders in the UK are harmless, the false widow is poisonous.

False widows were the same size as a 50p piece and were virtually unknown in Britain 25 years ago.

Their dentures can cause severe swelling and discomfort in the most severe cases.

Pest control expert Clive Boase said: “The number of fake widows in the UK is growing all the time.”

“In fact, people are not aware of how common they have become.

“There are half a dozen different species of False Widow, and they can survive both indoors and outdoors.

“They love conservatories and plumbing, window frames, porches, attics and garages, and like living under kitchen appliances and closets.

“They are generally shy animals and will not go outside, but could crawl into curtains or perhaps clothing lying on the floor.

“They can certainly cause a painful bite, although there have been very few reports of this as it is only used as a last resort.”

“Bites usually result from the spider being handled roughly or perhaps being pinched between clothing and skin.”

This comes after another pest expert shared practical tips on how to stop ants from attacking your home and laying eggs.

Another expert revealed the hidden signs your home might be full of fearsome insects.

And if you’re looking for a cheap trick to get rid of the biggest pest of them all – rats – then this £2.39 product is for you.