How to deal with spiders

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Method 2 of 3: How to Get Rid of Spiders
Method 3 of 3: How to prevent spiders from starting up
Tips
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1 Find out which poisonous spiders are found in your area. In Russia, the most dangerous spider is the karakurt, whose bite is fatal in the absence of medical assistance. It is found in the Krasnodar Territory and other southern regions, but in hot years it can be seen even in the Moscow region. There are other poisonous spiders, however, fortunately, most of them (with the exception of the false black widow found in Dagestan) usually do not penetrate living quarters. In North America, venomous black widow and brown recluse spider can settle in homes. Try to learn how to recognize poisonous spiders living in your area.

The female karakurt and black widow spiders are glossy black with a distinctive hourglass-shaped red spot on the abdomen. In males, whitish spots are visible on the upper abdomen. Males are generally smaller than females and less dangerous.
The violin-shaped brown recluse spider is primarily found in the Midwest and southern states of the United States. They usually settle in narrow crevices and other hard-to-reach places in the home.
The South Russian tarantula, heirakantium, argiopa, false black widow and some other spiders found on the territory of Russia are also poisonous, but less dangerous: their bite is still not fatal.

2 Examine the cobweb. If the web is new and not covered with dust, then this means that a spider has recently settled in your house. By learning to identify the webs of specific spider species, you can better prepare yourself to deal with them.

Karakurt settles in holes, and puts nets at the entrance for protection. The burrow can be located right in the ground, in a heap of garbage or firewood, in an old pipe, and so on. The South Russian tarantula, living in the steppes and semi-deserts, also digs holes in the ground, and only braids them with a web from the inside.
The black widow's web is usually irregular in shape, somewhat thicker than that of other spiders, and is usually located within half a meter from the ground, in dry and secluded places. The cobweb of a brown recluse spider with large cells is sticky, off-white in color. You won't see them between tree branches or in the corners of a house. The spider weaves them under boxes, in a woodpile, and in other similar places.
Large and complex spider webs are the hallmark of most harmless spiders that feed on insects that have entered the house. Leave them alone or take them out gently outside.

3 Observe the behavior of the spider. The black widow usually hunts at night, and the hermit spider rarely comes out of hiding at all. So if you see a spider spinning a web in broad daylight, then you probably don't need to worry about it being dangerous to you.

If you are afraid that a poisonous spider has settled in your house, or, more likely, a poisonous spider has settled, check its web during the day, when he will be sitting in his shelter. Then you treat its habitat with an insecticide (liquid or powder), or watch the spider at night and kill it, if you want to get rid of it for sure.

Method 2 of 3: How to Get Rid of Spiders

1 Take harmless spiders outside and kill dangerous ones. Most of the spiders you encounter on a daily basis are harmless. Take them outside where they will benefit from hunting insects. Catch the spider in a jar or on a piece of paper and then carry it outside the door and out onto the street.
- Take a large bowl or saucepan and brush the spider in with a broom. Cover the dishes with a magazine or newspaper to prevent the spider from escaping prematurely, and then release it outside, away from your house, if you like.
- If you want to kill the spider but don't want to crush it, you can fill the container you are catching the spider in with insecticide. Alternatively, you can spray the spider yourself with insecticide or hairspray. Do this only if the spider is dangerous.
2 Spread insecticides near the spider's habitat. They are available in liquid or powder form. Spray or spray insecticide during the daytime where you find a spider's home. This way you don't have to track him down with a flashlight in the dark.
- Powdered products are best used in places that are unlikely to be reached by anyone other than spiders, such as under stairs, in the attic, or in the corners of a garden shed. Apply them with a brush into the crevices of the walls near the cobweb.
- Spider liquid can be sprayed under beds and in dark corners. It happens that they are sold in the form of a powder that must be diluted with water.
- Try diatomite, which is made up of the fossilized remains of diatom algae, as a natural remedy for spiders. It is harmless to humans and pets. It is even used as a dietary supplement for certain foods or added to cat litter. The effect of diatomite is that it draws water from the exoskeletons of insects and arachnids.
- After you get rid of the spiders, once again treat their former habitats with insecticides for prevention. Spiders love to weave their webs in the same places, so spray or place spider repellent there.
3 Use a vacuum cleaner. If you have a vacuum cleaner with a long hose, then you can get rid of the spiders without getting close to them. Even if the spider is hiding from you in its burrow, you can still suck it out with a vacuum cleaner along with the cobwebs.
- Vacuuming will also remove spider eggs, which are sometimes difficult to kill with insecticides.
- After you catch the spiders with the vacuum cleaner, immediately remove the bag from the vacuum cleaner, wrap it in a plastic garbage bag and put it in the trash.
4 Crush the spider. Sometimes there is no choice but to swat the spider. If you see a spider sitting in a web or on a wall, sweep it to the floor or to the ground with a broom and crush it down with your own boot, newspaper, or book. This method may seem barbaric to you, but at least you will be sure that the spider will not bother you anymore.
- Note that a karakurt or black widow can attack you if you miss, so keep a safe distance from them.
- Before crushing the spider, try to get a good look at it. If you are hit by a pregnant female, then when you kill her, her offspring can scatter in all directions.

Method 3 of 3: How to prevent spiders from starting up

1 Clean more often. Spiders love to settle in dark, secluded places where no one will disturb them, so the best way to prevent their invasion is to keep the house clean. Sweep and mop floors regularly, and vacuum cracks and crevices in walls. Wash the windows both inside and outside to prevent spiders from settling near them.
- In your attic, basement, or closet where you store many boxes and other items, move and vacuum them regularly to keep spiders out of them. Get rid of everything you don't need and keep it clean - spiders won't like this. Use insecticides if necessary.
- In the garden, cut shrubs and grasses, especially those closest to the front door. If you have a woodpile near your house, then move it to another place. These are the favorite habitats of spiders, from where they can easily enter the house.
2 Check doors and windows for cracks. Cover them to prevent spiders from easily entering your home.
- Place some insecticide in the crevices before you cover them. Use a sealant for the putty.
3 Use natural spider repellents at home and in your garden. They are easy to prepare and use. With their help, you will drive spiders away from the house, and you will not have to worry about killing or catching them.
- Stir 3-5 drops of tea tree, peppermint, or lemon oil in one liter of water. They are harmless to humans and pets, but insects and spiders do not like their smell.
- Plant chestnuts near your home. Some studies have shown that horse chestnuts contain saponins, natural substances that repel spiders. In the southern regions, many believe that eucalyptus scares away spiders.
4 Make a spray that repels spiders. Prepare a spider spray that can be used to spray outside doors and windows, as well as a fence and mailbox. Mix and pour the following ingredients into a spray bottle:
- 1 glass of vinegar;
- 1 cup pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil;
- 1 teaspoon of liquid soap.

Tips

If all else fails or dangerous spiders come back again, contact a professional exterminator to take the trouble out of you.
Don't kill spiders unless absolutely necessary. They can be easily carried out into the street alive. They also benefit your home by eating insects that have infiltrated.