Giant spiders

Watch Out! Giant Spiders the Size of Rats Are Coming for Your Socks!

Prepare your booties, UK! Giant spiders with a bite that'll make you scream like a banshee are set to invade your homes. Can you survive the invasion?

Attention all arachnophobes! The UK is bracing for a wave of giant spiders, specifically the fen raft spider, which can grow to sizes as hefty as rats! With up to 3,750 female spiders reported across 12 sites in the UK, news of their imminent invasion is causing quite a stir. Mating season is just around the corner, meaning these eight-legged marvels are gearing up to enter our homes in search of love and warmth. And if that doesn't make you want to check your shoes before slipping them on, we don't know what will!

Experts warn that these arachnids come with a sting that rivals a wasp's, sending shivers down our spines as we gear up to share our living spaces with these creepy critters. As the temperatures drop and autumn approaches, the false widow spiders will increasingly seek refuge indoors. Pest experts are advising homeowners to watch carefully and refrain from touching if encountered, as these little beasts can deliver quite a nasty nibble.

But fear not, there’s hope! If you’d rather avoid a close encounter of the hairy kind, consider employing some low-cost strategies to keep your humble abode spider-free. Sprinkling lemon peels around windowsills and other spider-prone areas can create a delightful citrus scent that will send those eight-legged intruders packing. And honestly, who doesn't love a fresh lemony aroma floating about their home?

Just when you thought it was safe to draw the curtains, we’re here to remind you that the false widow spider is considered a distant cousin of the infamous black widow. While they may not be as venomous, their bites are still nothing to sneeze at. Did you know that the peak of their mating activity occurs in September? So if you see a giant spider dashing across your carpet, don’t panic – just imagine it’s a hopeful bachelor looking for a mate. Now that's a story for the grandchildren!