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Brits must keep windows closed 'at all times' for next four weeks - here's why


As we head into the last few weeks of summer, Brits are being warned to keep their windows closed at all times - and it's nothing to do with the upcoming weather

No, it's not due to scorching heat - in fact, the weather is set to be more moderate in the coming weeks, with temperatures expected to cool down to a range of 18-25C towards the end of August and beginning of September, as per the Met Office. Spider season has officially begun, with these eight-legged, eight-eyed creatures making their way into British homes from mid-August until early October, reports the Express. They can squeeze through minuscule gaps, but assuming your house's brickwork, skirting boards and windows are all in good condition and you've taken measures to seal any holes - then there's one more way spiders can get in.

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