Spiders provide natural pest control by eating roaches, mosquitoes, flies, and moths, making them an important part of our ecosystem.

By snacking on fellow pests, spiders can eliminate around 2,000 insects in just one year, including ones that transmit diseases to humans and pets.

But while it's important to acknowledge their usefulness, it's understandable that you might not want them living in your home.

Spider webs are far from pretty when they're nestled into the corners of ceilings and window frames – not to mention, two or three are known to give a nasty bite.

As Britons report spider sightings, Aldi comes to the rescue with its already "viral" Spider Repellent, a mint-scented deterrent priced at £4.99.

The 500ml spray uses peppermint oil to establish an invisible shield against eight-legged intruders without the use of traditional poisons and chemicals.

Shoppers can currently find the product on shelves, though availability remains limited as part of the retailer's special purchase programme.

The formula promises dual benefits: repelling unwanted arachnids whilst leaving behind a pleasant minty aroma throughout the home.

Aldi joked: 'Us knowing spider season is around the corner'

Taking on Aldi's Specialbuy format, shoppers have been told to act fast, as "once it's gone, it's gone".

Despite its limited availability, the announcement has triggered widespread enthusiasm across social media platforms.

While one user exclaimed, "OMG, this exists????", another lamented, "Could have done with this in my cottage!".

"Excellent", declared a third social media user, as another admitted they're stocking up: "I bought two".

Some responses revealed the depth of arachnophobia in British households. "I'd prefer it if the bottle didn't have a spider on it...that's how bad my fear is," one customer admitted.

August is when male spiders become active, so Aldi's £4.99 solution comes at the perfect time

Others approached the situation with dark humour, with one person requesting: "Can you also pop a flamethrower on the Specialbuys just in case I meet the Aracnid Final Boss and need to burn the house down?"

Many tagged friends and family, urging them to "add it to the shopping list", pleading: "Please get me this if you see it!".

The timing of this product launch coincides with what experts identify as high spider activity. Leading arachnologist Dr Tom Elwood warns: "August is when male spiders become active."

The academic explained the biological imperative driving these creatures indoors: "They're searching for a mate and they'll wander through open windows, up walls, into bathtubs – anywhere they can."

This annual phenomenon sees male arachnids abandoning their outdoor habitats to seek partners, inadvertently terrorising households across Britain.

Their quest for companionship leads them through any available entry point, from poorly sealed windows to gaps beneath doors.

In addition to Aldi's £4.99 spider solution, Britons can banish troublesome arachnids with Pest UK's 10 top tips.

These are effective now, although the experts warned that autumn marks the official "spider season".

1. Strong smells
2. Cats and dogs
3. Keep windows shut at night
4. Keep the lights down
5. Clear the clutter
6. Get rid of webs
7. Limit access to food
8. Vacuum regularly
9. Fill gaps
10. A row of conkers on the window (an old wives' tale with debatable efficacy – but a nice autumn decoration nonetheless)