Please tell me how to get rid of spiders and their webs from my backyard. I would like to kill them as I hate them so much and don't want them to come back. I would also like to know what will deter them. I live in Australia and my back yard is full of them. I am so scared of them and the webs, I can't even hang the washing out, please help.
Research diatomaceous Earth. It is nontoxic and harmless to people and animals but kills all insects beneficial or not which is a consideration. You would have to spread it throughout your whole yard, you might want to combine this with something else. Hope this helps some of your "down under" spiders are deadly so don't blame you for being afraid.
I think that if there are a lot of the spiders there, there must be abundant food for them. Do you know what they eat? Perhaps getting rid of the food, they'll mosey off from your property.
I'm in the States, and I know various Australians who know all about the spiders that live there, there are some BIG spiders there. Is yours very poisonous? Spider bites can also give us worse than their venem, with the bacteria and virus's on their fangs, I had to deal for several years with a wolf spider bite on my toes, and it was not fun.
Those huntsmen are really big, and scary even though they are not dangerous, I know several of my friends live there, that they even have some living in their house, and they gave them names. ;) Those huntsman can really haul it fast when it's running. lol.
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Request: Getting Rid Of Spiders Outside House (09/18/2009)
We are looking for a "pet safe" product or way to get rid of black widow spiders and wolf spiders. They are all around the outside of our home and pool area. Their webs are everywhere.
Request: Getting Rid Of Spiders Outside House (08/04/2009)
Hi there! I have spiders in all my upstairs windows. I've tried cedar spray, cedar chips, vacuuming the windows out and even spider spray. They always come back within weeks. Does anyone know how to get rid of them for good?
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We are looking for a "pet safe" product or way to get rid of black widow spiders and wolf spiders. They are all around the outside of our home and pool area. Their webs are everywhere.
I'm in Missouri and here we use "Osage Oranges." They are green about the size of an orange and it has a pattern on it that looks like brains. They definitely get rid of all spiders. When they start to turn brown just throw away and put out new ones. Good Luck and I hope this helps. (08/05/2009)
Hi, I think if you have black widows that you should call an exterminator right away. A lot of them advertise pet friendly products. In fact, I had the outside of my house and garage sprayed for spiders in June and it cost $165.00 inc. tax. I have not seen a spider since. (08/05/2009)
What are :Osage oranges and where would I find them please? Thank you.
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Osage oranges grow all over Central FL.
A great spider deterrent is mint oil, if you can't find mint oil try using fresh mint and just rub it all over the areas that you want to chase the spiders from.
If you know someone who grows mint just cut a few sprigs and stick them in a glass of water and they will root in a week, pot up and use when you need it.
Be careful when growing mint as it gets out of control and even in a pot if you let it go to seed you will never get rid of it! {I cut the seeding stems as soon as I see them coming up} (08/27/2009)
Hi there! I have spiders in all my upstairs windows. I've tried cedar spray, cedar chips, vacuuming the windows out and even spider spray. They always come back within weeks. Does anyone know how to get rid of them for good? I can't open my windows and get some fresh air because I'm afraid of getting them in the house. I'm terrified of spiders! Thanks so much.
Lisa from East Haddam, CT
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RE: Getting Rid Of Spiders Outside House
Spray the area with a mixture of bleach and water, that will probably kill all the spiders. (08/31/2008)
I heard a saying years ago, when I first became a bride and 27 years later, I still live by the saying, "If you have spiders in a window sill, you won't have bugs in your house". It's true! (09/04/2008)
By Yvonne
RE: Getting Rid Of Spiders Outside House
If you hang wren houses near the windows they eat them, then you can watch the little birds nest too. Turpentine or citronella oil wiped in the window sills and edges will help, but needs to be repeated every so often. (09/06/2008)
Mothballs or flakes will keep spiders at bay, and also flies, mice, fleas, beetles. My vet told me to use them on the carpet when my cat had fleas so I thought, "Why not try it for other things?". Sure enough I have been bug free. I use the flakes in my garage and garbage cans, and so I am able to open my windows. I put one mothball in between the windows. Also, before doing that I purchase a product called "Bug Stop" at Walmart that keeps bugs and spiders away for months, it's great. I've been doing this for about 4 years now and do not have problems with spiders or any other bugs. (09/15/2008)
