It's that time of year again (Spiders)

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

One way of guaranteeing a seat on the tube....
https://youtu.be/gCTBZhcR5N8

 

[LamieRobertson]

Stamp on them...oh sorry wrong thread

 

[vegster]

Depends on the exact location, vacuum cleaner, the shower, elastic band all are options depending on size and location.

 

[Bob'n'weave]

Or try this.
http://www.qwerkity.com/spider-catc...mipa754_zf1givhrvtch18hasweaqyayabegk_cpd_bwe

Apparently, garden spiders that come in for a bit of warmth will eventually die in the house because its not their natural environment. My sons noticed dead spiders hanging in webs around the house and thought they were all in some kind of suicide pact.
House spiders are usually much bigger and are good for keeping other little beasties at bay, but these are the ones that scare the crap out of most people because of their size. I usually do the glass/paper routine and put them outside for show, knowing they will come back, Ive told my boys they are respectful housemates and we should all try get along. They still freak out though.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I just let them be and go on their merry little business. Unless I'm in bed and the git is walking over my face.

Exactly this. I'm not frightened of spiders in the slightest, but with heights, I'm a quivering wreck.

 

[Eeyore]

Not the way I deal with them, but horses for courses.

A mate of mine eats flies whole. Haven't seen him for a while.

 

[Hillian1]

Spiders are welcome in my house.

They perform a service to us, they kill and eat all sorts of bugs and mites we never see, disease ridden flies are exterminated.

All they ask in return for this free service is a little help getting out of the bath every now and then.

 

[dazzer6666]

Leave them. They keep the mozzies and other bugs down. They're our friends. Ugly, hairy-******* friends admittedly, but friends.

 

[dazzer6666]

Spiders are welcome in my house.

They perform a service to us, they kill and eat all sorts of bugs and mites we never see, disease ridden flies are exterminated.

All they ask in return for this free service is a little help getting out of the bath every now and then.

You mean with the power-shower ? [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Paskman]

But they have cute little paws

 

[Thunder Bolt]

You mean with the power-shower ? [emoji23][emoji23]

A toilet roll ladder. A dozen or so sheets of toilet paper draped over the bath, so they can climb out.

 

[The Rivet]

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But they have cute little paws

I wish I had never seen this post! barsteward..

 

[dazzer6666]

I wish I had never seen this post! barsteward..

You should have seen the parents......

 

[OzMike]

Apart from a Gattlin Gun and laser guided arachnid death rays , how do you deal with the seasonal home invasion of these pretty harmless yet pant pooping critters?



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That's about the size of spider we get over here.
I use a product called Coopex and spray it around the perimeter of the buildings.
When it dries it acts like a barrier to the bugs, they just won't cross it, this combined with setting bombs off in the roof spaces, along with mouse bait throw bags and roach baits in every room keeps us everything free all year round.
I have to do it every 4 months or so mind.

 

[OzMike]

What the hell? Imagine that cupboard after a few months!! What else do you keep in there? If I did that my wife would kill me and roll me into the spider cupboard.

You're actually mental

I would love to hear how your wife would deal with them, the mind boggles !

 

[pearl]

I scoop them up and either:

1. Put outside if I think that's where they came from.
2. Put in a dark corner or a cupboard if they are house spiders that won't last outside.

I'm kind I am.

Or try this.
http://www.qwerkity.com/spider-catc...mipa754_zf1givhrvtch18hasweaqyayabegk_cpd_bwe

Apparently, garden spiders that come in for a bit of warmth will eventually die in the house because its not their natural environment. My sons noticed dead spiders hanging in webs around the house and thought they were all in some kind of suicide pact.
House spiders are usually much bigger and are good for keeping other little beasties at bay, but these are the ones that scare the crap out of most people because of their size. I usually do the glass/paper routine and put them outside for show, knowing they will come back, Ive told my boys they are respectful housemates and we should all try get along. They still freak out though.

I've always liked them, they kill wasps which I'm possibly allergic to

 

[RandyWanger]

Spiders have their taste buds on the tips of their legs. They hate citrus, lavender, peppermint, citronella, cinnamon, tea tree and cloves.
But as others have said, they are our friend and keep other things out.

 

[Gwylan]

Spiders are welcome in my house.

They perform a service to us, they kill and eat all sorts of bugs and mites we never see, disease ridden flies are exterminated.

All they ask in return for this free service is a little help getting out of the bath every now and then.

Leave them. They keep the mozzies and other bugs down. They're our friends. Ugly, hairy-******* friends admittedly, but friends.

Seconded. I like spiders in the house, the more the merrier

 

[Sussex Nomad]

We have this high tech thing called a cat that eats all things creepy crawly, excerpts wasps!

Like you I have two feline guided creepy crawly exterminators. However if I get to the 8 legged furry arachnid first I will put them out, or if I can't be bothered I just shout for the cat squad.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I've always liked them, they kill wasps which I'm possibly allergic to

Anything that kills wasps is an instant friend to me!!