Whether in plant form or as an essential oil, lavender (Lavandula, USDA plant hardiness zones 5-9) is a completely natural spider repellent useful for indoors or outdoors. ... Potted lavender plants kept on porches, indoors or near doorways can also help keep spiders away.

Do spiders dislike lavender?

Spiders really don't like strong scents such as citrus, peppermint, tea-tree, lavender, rose or cinnamon. Add 15 to 20 drops of your chosen essential oil or a couple of capfuls of Zoflora fragrance to a spray bottle filled with water, and spritz around the house.

Does lavender attract spider?

Spiders Dislike the Scent of Lavender

The scent of lavender is used to calm nerves and relieve tension. Sprinkle a few drops of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in the vacuum cleaner collection bag or container.