YOU may have noticed an uptick in spider sightings in your home over the past couple off months but no need to worry the season is almost over - here's how to keep them out. 

Whilst spiders are in your home year-round, between September and October (spider season), people notice them more as males hunt for females. 

A lot of people seem to be afraid of the creepy crawlies but spiders have a positive effect such as eating bugs. 

A spokesperson for Worcestershire Wildlife Trust said: "We’re just coming to the end of the main spider-racing-across-your-living-room-floor season, when males are on the hunt for the more sedentary females.

"Spiders live in our homes and gardens all year round and, whilst some people might not be their biggest fans, they’re a crucial part of the natural world."

Top tips for keeping them out of your home: 

- Citrus smells:

Lemon, lime and oranges all repel spiders.

Try spraying the scents around window sills and doors.

Other scents spiders don’t like include eucalyptus oil, lavender, tea tree oil, peppermint oil and vinegar.

- Bugs:

Encourage natural predators like ladybirds and birds into your garden.

These will help keep spiders at bay.-

- Fill in the gaps:

Keep corners clean and tidy - these are attractive spots for spinning webs.

Seal any gaps and openings to stop spiders getting in.

- Plants:

Try adding repelling plants to your interiors to deter the eight-legged insect.

Peppermint, lavender, mint and lemon balm are good ones to grow.

You could put them on pots outside by your front and back doors and near any windows you keep open.

- Conkers: 

Conkers are said to be an effective spider repellent.

Place them in parts of your home where you tend to spot spiders like window sills and door frames.

- Close the window: 

If you normally sleep with the window open, close it.

Spiders are nocturnal and keeping the window open will encourage them in.

- Dim the lights: 

Spiders are also drawn to light.

Dim the lights if you can or use a lamp instead to stop the creepy crawlies sneaking in.

- Clear away dead bugs: 

Dead flies and other small insects are perfect spider food.

So clear them up to limit the food sources available.

- Eucalyptus tree: 

Plant a eucalyptus tree in the garden. Spiders are not fans of the strong, medicinal scent.

- Outdoor bins: 

Move them away from doors and open windows.

Spiders like to eat flies and flies can always be found around bins.

Remember to close the bin lids.

- Pet hair: 

Spiders don’t like the texture of pet hair.

If you have a pet, let the fur accumulate in areas spiders sneak in.

- Trim the garden:

Clear up autumn leaves, grass cuttings and any other garden debris.

Spiders and other bugs love to lurk in them.

A spokesperson from GardenBuldingsDirect said: “Spiders don’t have the best reputation and some people really don’t like sharing their home with them.  

“Spiders are a good bug to have around - they eat common pests like flies and are a food source for other animals.

“However, if they’re really not for you, think about some simple changes like using scents they dislike, keeping the garden debris free and moving outdoor bins away from open windows.

"Maybe think about a wheelie bin storage shed too.

“Other things you can try include leaving pet hair where spiders come in and filling any gaps around the home.”