I would gladly pay a bit more for one of these which could blow as well as suck', said Mrs Romanov – apparently, some spiders, once ingested into the spider catcher, get a little too cosy and are tricky to release again.

You have to take great care when turning the catcher to close the door that the insect etc does not get its legs trapped.Ideal locations include in bathrooms, behind kitchen appliances and behind sofas, tables, desks, wardrobes etc. However, house spiders are actually quite beneficial to have around because they catch and eat other smaller household pests, including flies, midges, moths and mosquitoes. According to theory, spiders find ultrasonic sound uncomfortable, resulting in them leaving the area.

Dubbed as the "best solution around", this mini vacuum spider catcher sucks up the eight-legged creatures without hurting them. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Remove spiders, bugs, insects and mice etc safely from inside the home without any mess or harm with the Big Bug Catcher. According to the Natural History Museum, autumn is mating season for house spiders which is why you’re more likely to see them prowling around your bathroom or hallway at this time of year: don't worry too much they’re not looking for you. To help keep spiders off your sofa, try putting sofa covers over them which will stop them from crawling down the cracks or gaps in between cushions and sofa arms.The Katcha spider catcher goes a step further: it’s like a blue plastic lightsaber with added vacuum power. There are a lot of spider catchers available on online retailers, but picking the best spider catcher for you is important since some of us are more frightened than others, so require longer reaching spider catchers, and others want to get up close and personal so may want one with a magnifying glass to get a better look at intruders. It's suggested that you mix a few drops with water and a little washing-up liquid to help it emulsify in a bottle and then spray it on spider-prone areas such as entry points, windows and dark corners of the room - repeating as required to keep the bugs and rodents outside. Overall it's important to have a look around retailers for the best ones for you, so we put together a quick list to help you get started.

It’s child and pet-friendly and has sticky tabs that can be attached to ceilings, and walls or laid flat along your windowsill, floor or in tricky tight corners of the room. Argos Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (713206), and works exclusively with the lender, Home Retail Group Card Services Limited trading as Argos Card and Argos Financial Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit (716148). Just squeeze the trigger to open the bristles and close them gently around the spider, trapping it at a safe distance of 65cm away (the length of the pole) until you can find a good spot to set it free. From early September until the end of October, you're likely to find spiders scuttling around your home again as the temperatures tumble.If you want to go a step further and prevent unwanted creatures from taking up residence in your house in the first place, you might want to try a plug-in ultrasonic spider repeller instead. Wicker is probably the worst choice of furniture for your living room if you don’t get along with spiders.