Bethsmummy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I need something which will keep spiders away surely there is such a product? In the same way midges don't like citronella. Where could I buy such a thing? We have a bit of a problem similar to the movie arachnaphobia in that we seem to be overrun with the detestable creatures. I can only hope mine aren't deadly like in the film. I know they catch flies & I know they're no physical threat to us but nonetheless I do NOT want them within 50yards of me. We recently moved from a new build with solid floors where we barely saw 1 spider a month to an older house with floorboards & now my life is blighted. I reckon we've killed about 50 in the last month. Now please don't say we shouldn't because if we hadn't we would now be sharing our home with 50 of the most huge monstrosities you've ever had the misfortune to see. They would be hanging from every corner of every room in the house and I would've packed up & left lol. We have a mixture of two different kinds. One is about the size of a £2 coin has a great big bulbous body & can run like usain bolt on anabolic steroids & the other Is enormous. Has the leg span of a tea cup saucer (no exaggeration) this one has a tiny body. It looks very cumbersome seems to fall over its own ridiculously huge legs, doesn't move very quick, but given its size surprisingly it can dangle from a web better than cirque du soliel's acrobatic team. I'm tired of watching spider acrobatics & I'm tired of being chased by spider bolt (it happens, it really happens, when I chase the fast ones with a shoe they turn about & chase me) one night I hit one plum on its over inflated bum with a shoe & when I lifted the weapon there was nothing there. I didn't sleep that night. My O/H is adamant theres an arachnaphobia type nest somewhere in the house. I hope with all my heart he's wrong. Surely there is something I can do or buy to keep them at bay?? Please help.....please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffRaff Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Seem to recall something about chestnuts........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedith Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Spiders don't like baths or wash basins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethsmummy Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Spiders don't like baths or wash basins Spiders love my shower cubical. Love it. I can't tell you how many times I've been happily lathering my hair & then spotted a creepy critter showering with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamatron Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Why do you have to kill them-just put them outside:loopy: Its probably just the time of year, wait a month. Our spider quota has gone up recently but most of the year we don't see any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleblob Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I thought citronella worked for spiders as well as for midges. Also peppermint and lavender. A few drops of essential oil in water and sprayed along skirtings. Personally, I like spiders in the house – they help keep the woodlice in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkertelecoms Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 They don't like upturned glasses and pieces of paper, oo the looks they give me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I need something which will keep spiders away surely there is such a product? In the same way midges don't like citronella. Where could I buy such a thing? Simple answer ... swallow a ! The answer's in there somewhere! (not suggesting you're an old lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 They don't like my shoe or the Hoover either. I've heard good things about chestnuts but not tested. If it was as bad as you have I'd move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 My O/H is adamant theres an arachnaphobia type nest somewhere in the house. I hope with all my heart he's wrong. Surely there is something I can do or buy to keep them at bay?? Please help.....please. Isn't this what your O/H is for? I suspect my only use in our house is to remove creepy crawlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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