Thousands of sex-crazed spiders invading Irish homes to find mates for winter

Autumn marks the start of mating season for common house spiders and as night time temperatures drop, the terrifying arachnids are beginning to make their way indoors.

Most spider species found here can't open their jaws wide enough to bite a human finger and their fangs aren't powerful enough to penetrate our tough skin.A Waterford mum was hospitalised for six days in July after she was bitten three times by the creepy crawly. Pest-controllers Rentokil have compiled a list of five handy tips on how to keep spiders out of your home this year.

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