I have heard that if you put conkers?

Question

around the corners of your room that they will keep spiders out,

as they dnt like the smell or somthing

is this true if so how come?

please i am dying to knw

Answer 1

I fill my conkers with volcanicity

Answer 2

I think it's something to do with the shape and colour of conkers resembling the body of another spider,  the real spider wouldn't want to cross into another spiders territory so they steer clear of them.

Answer 3

Well they say you learn something new everyday. This is a new one for me. I will have to tick interesting.

Answer 4

Conkers have several other uses. They are supposed to frighten spiders away.

  Put a few in the corner of each room your house will remain spider-free for the year, maybe because of the chemicals in the conkers?

These same chemicals (saponins, especially aescin) are also reputed to have medicinal properties. They are thought to be effective against piles, rheumatism and varicose veins, and maybe this is why carrying a conker in your pocket is supposed to be lucky?