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Do conkers keep spiders away?

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Do conkers keep spiders away and can they really stop the creepy crawlies coming into your home? Many panicked people leave horse chestnuts on window ledges and under sofas to deter the arachnids from taking shelter in their home. By Becky Pemberton. 22nd March 2018, 8:07 am. read more

Supporters of the conker theory say the fruits have to be fresh - otherwise the spiders start to return. One woman contacted the RSC to say: 'I’m terrified of spiders and have left fresh conkers round my home since early September after hearing about this old wives tale a couple of months ago. read more

Put conkers around your house to keep the spiders away Unfortunately there’s no proof this is true. The story goes that conkers contain a noxious chemical that repels spiders but no-one’s ever been able to scientifically prove it. read more

Many panicked people leave horse chestnuts on window ledges and under sofas to deter the arachnids from taking shelter in their home. Scientists have cast doubt on the theory and are divided over whether the saponin found in conkers is an effective spider repellent. read more

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