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UK warns against using conkers to repel spiders; experts say they don’t work and recommend sealing entry points instead.
UK residents are advised against collecting conkers this autumn to deter spiders, as the belief in their repellent power is unfounded.
From August to October, male spiders enter homes during mating season, causing increased indoor sightings.
While many turn to conkers based on tradition, experts confirm no scientific evidence supports their effectiveness—studies show spiders often crawl over or nest near them.
Instead, officials recommend proven methods like sealing entry points, reducing clutter, removing webs, and using natural repellents such as essential oils or spider-repelling plants.
The seasonal spider influx is temporary and natural, making unnecessary conker collection counterproductive.
El Reino Unido advierte contra el uso de conker para repeler a las arañas; los expertos dicen que no funcionan y recomiendan sellar los puntos de entrada.