Keeping windows open during the summer can also be an invitation for unwanted critters
With summer officially underway, more households will be keeping their windows open and doors ajar to help keep cool. However, this comes with the risk of spiders, flies and other creepy crawlies making their way inside.
But anyone with a fear of bugs will be interested to know that Amazon offers a quick fix for getting rid of pests. This comes in the form of a spray that boasts the ability to repel up to 65 critters, all without costing an arm and a leg.
The Crystal Opus Spray Blend, priced at a reasonable £9.99, is a powerful mix of peppermint, lavender, and citronella oil, described as “ultra-effective and safe” in the battle against various pests. This oil allows customers to whip up over 30 litres of repellent to keep at bay critters such as spiders, mice, and rats.
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While shoppers can choose from other repellent options like the Neem Oil Spray Mix 250ml Water Soluble Strong Concentrate (£12.90) and the Nikura Insect Repellent Essential Oil Blend (£5.95), this particular blend has earned accolades for its effectiveness.
A user shared their experience, noting that the spiders in their house “really didn’t like this spray“. The comprehensive list of bugs and pests that the spray claims to fend off encompasses 65 different species.
One pleased buyer said: “Purchased this to stop the eight legged crawlies coming in and so far so good I sprayed in the door frame one spider actually came out and ran away, really impressed – good for money.”
Another customer expressed relief, saying: “For the last few weeks I’ve had to keep my windows and doors shut due to spiders constantly appearing. I couldn’t sleep as they were always crawling over my bed.”
One relieved customer explained: “I received the oil early evening and sprayed along my door frame and outside my bedroom window and there was 0 spiders by bed time, kept my window open all night and no spiders came in! The oil seems to have also got rid of the 10-15 pigeons that have lived on top of my roof the last few months!
“They all just disappeared once I’d used the oil and haven’t landed on my roof since. The smell is amazing too! Gutted I didn’t buy this sooner!”
In contrast, a disgruntled reviewer claimed the oil fell short of expectations: “Unfortunately, this doesn’t work, it smells OK and as directed I used a more concentrated solution but it still doesn’t work”, giving it a less favourable two-star rating. “Still have mice and the seasonal spiders still appeared.”
However another happy buyer wrote: “Does exactly what it says on the bottle. I’m not personally scared of spiders but had three quite large house spiders I had to catch in the space of two days.
“I have a small house and I’d rather them not be about and I don’t want to stand on them by mistake and kill them. Sprayed this around for a week now and not seen a thing. Highly recommend!”
A vigilant customer highlighted their approach to using the product, saying: “I use essential oils myself and the blend smells great and not overpowering with citronella – you can still smell the peppermint, not so much of the lavender.”
The Crystal Opus Spray maker is available for purchase on Amazon now here.
