Spider season could last longer

Entomologist Dee Patel said spider season would last longer because of higher insect populations that had provided "a plentiful supply of food".

The traditional mating season for the insects usually runs between August and November in the UK.

Mr Patel said: "The females are in our homes all year round, the males are the ones which are coming in now and are looking for love. They just want to start a family."