Claim: A Facebook post claims that a chemical toxic to spiders found in walnut shells can keep arachnids away from your home. A reverse image search found the photograph used is an old meme which went viral in 2015. Researchers told AFP that the claim was phoney as most spiders cannot detect airborne odors. Scientific research shows that some spiders live in walnut trees.
Fact-check: No, walnut shells do not get rid of spiders
Verdict: no, walnut shells do not get rid of spiders
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09