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Originally Posted by Lawtan

Depends on the spider. It could have been saying, "Ack! Humans!"

Neat thing about this is that it's rather accurate. We're gigantic, make strange noises and highly capable of causing immediate destruction.

Additionally, I've learned that many spiders taste things with their feet, and find us to taste absolutely awful.

For keeping spiders away, however, I will recommend an alcohol suspension of peppermint, clove, cedar wood and cinnamon, sprayed (like from a spritz bottle) into any places you don't want them.

On the same note, for the person who hates ants, I can suggest putting fresh, ground cinnamon at typical insect entry-points for your home.