My sister got bit by a recluse spider and almost lost her leg. I feel safer with them around, to catch the unwanted creatures.
By Fancy2253 from Cincinnati, OH
By MONIQUE63 from Somerset, UK
How do I get rid of spiders in the basement?
By peggi37 from Endicott, NY
By mulberry20407/11/2009Spiders eat insects. I would rather have the spiders there then a bunch of bugs.
How can I get rid of spiders?
By Karen T
By Nightsong07/12/2012I have found that the best way is just to vacume them up using either a hand held vacume cleaner or the hose attatchmentof an upright. The vacume gets the spiders, eggs, and webs all together. The suction tears apart the spiders so they don't climb out to re-infest. That way, you are not contaminating your home with poison sprays.
I have seen white tail spiders in the corner of my 3 month old baby's room, I don't want to use chemicals. I have cleaned up and washed, vacuumed etc., what natural deterrents can I use?
By Ann M
By Chloelizabeth12/04/2012I was told that spiders do not like the odor of hedge apples, the large, pale green, lumpy fruit of the hedge bushes. Just place the hedge apple on a small plate or in a small bowl and set somewhere near where the spiders are. I did try this and it seemed to work, though like most natural solutions, it will take some time. The hedge apple will, in time, dry up and you can discard it. Let me now if this works.
I have noticed an over abundance of spiders in the laundry room in the basement. Is there anything I can do to prevent all of these spiders from getting into the house? Thank you.
By Cindy S.
By Anonymous10/13/2011I am with Lilac. They're probably sneaking in by way of the vent. If your furnace is also in the basement you might want to check those vent seals too.
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Getting Rid of Spiders