The Benefits Of Using Mighty Mint Spider Repellent Indoors

For humans, autumn means getting cozy under a blanket with a warm drink, but for spiders, the season signals the start of a more active period. Young spiders born during spring have now matured and are embarking on their first mating season, bringing them literally out of the woodwork to find partners. If you don't want your house to become a breeding ground for spiders, Mighty Mint offers a natural spider repellent made primarily with peppermint oil. 

Many reviewers on Amazon reported spotting fewer spiders and other insects, as well as fewer spiderwebs, after using Mighty Mint. Since spiders use their legs to taste and smell, the strong odor of peppermint oil deters these creepy-crawlies from entering areas sprayed with this product. In addition to this main benefit, the product is made with natural, plant-based ingredients and is safe for humans, pets, and the environment. Reviewers also rave about their homes smelling like fresh mint, although customers with sensitive noses advise people to open windows for maximum ventilation when spraying. 

One reviewer wrote: "We moved into a new place that had a pantry infested with spiders. We got rid of what we could, and wanted a spray to deter them from coming back. The peppermint smell is strong, but not in a bad way. And we haven't seen any spiders since."

While we're aware of other ways you can use peppermint essential oil in your home, is it effective as a spider repellent? A 2018 study that tested the effectiveness of lemon oil, peppermint oil, and chestnuts to repel female spiders discovered that peppermint oil and chestnuts "strongly repelled" two of the three families of spiders included in the research. Mighty Mint also contains geraniol, another natural ingredient found in essential oils, that has been found to repel spiders, mosquitos, ticks, and other insects. 

To use Mighty Mint, spray entry points such as doorways and windowsills. This won't get rid of the spiders that are already living in your home, but it will deter other spiders from crossing over the sprayed areas. The manufacturer instructs users to spray every few days, although some users reapply every one or two weeks. One Amazon reviewer says that the product "seems to keep spiders at bay for a couple of weeks. If you don't mind reapplying every two weeks, it is a good solution." For additional protection, try this non-toxic hack people are using to repel ants and spiders or consider using lemon to keep spiders out of your shower.