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How do I deter spiders?
In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of
spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? -- Ian |
How do I deter spiders?
On 14/08/2015 12:11, Ian Jackson wrote:
In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I suspect we just have to live with them while loathing or loving according to personal disposition. Coincidentally, last night I found the biggest spider in the house that I have ever seen during my not inconsiderable years. Fortunately, even with it's extraordinary size, it was no match for the fly swatter (although it did struggle a bit!). |
How do I deter spiders?
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ...
In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? They all disappeared for years at my last house after it was sprayed for wood worm :) Came back after perhaps 5 years ! Andrew |
How do I deter spiders?
On 14/08/15 12:11, Ian Jackson wrote:
In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I've used Kleeneze Spider repellent now for about five years and it seems to work. I spray all around our fireplace, where there is access from beneath the floorboards and around the patio door. This time of year was always the worst time but so far, so good. I repeat it about every six months. No promises though ! Andy C |
How do I deter spiders?
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? Spray the spiders with insecticide. |
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How do I deter spiders?
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house |
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On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote:
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. |
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On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 2:07:38 PM UTC+1, Bod wrote:
On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I think every species has its year. A few years back our exterior rough surfaced brick was over run with little cotton-wool-ish spiders nests which were well nigh impossible to remove, even with a power washer. It all seems to have passed now though I notice large webs up in the corners of the conservatory. Personally they don't bother me. They say spiders prefer a clean environment so that's one up for her indoors. She loathes them. I'd say learn to live with them or get a budgie. |
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On 8/14/2015 2:16 PM, fred wrote:
On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 2:07:38 PM UTC+1, Bod wrote: On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I think every species has its year. A few years back our exterior rough surfaced brick was over run with little cotton-wool-ish spiders nests which were well nigh impossible to remove, even with a power washer. It all seems to have passed now though I notice large webs up in the corners of the conservatory. Personally they don't bother me. They say spiders prefer a clean environment so that's one up for her indoors. She loathes them. I'd say learn to live with them or get a budgie. Totally agree, they don't bother us. |
How do I deter spiders?
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Without looking it up Folcus falangoides or cellar spiders. The new ones were probably already lurking higher up in the corners. They can be trapped fairly readily if you have something like an oversized yoghurt pot. You simply offer it up underneath the spider so that you intersect the strands of web they're hanging on which then stick to the edges of the pot, so that web and spider are trapped together. It can take them a few seconds to get their bearings in which time you can cover the pot with a piece of paper or card prior to relocating them. michael adams .... |
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On 14/08/2015 13:27, Bod wrote:
We found that conkers deter spiders. We found that, too. Weird! |
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On 8/14/2015 3:46 PM, GB wrote:
On 14/08/2015 13:27, Bod wrote: We found that conkers deter spiders. We found that, too. Weird! I wonder if they deter cold callers ;-) |
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In message , GB
writes On 14/08/2015 13:27, Bod wrote: We found that conkers deter spiders. We found that, too. Weird! Unfortunately, it isn't the conker season yet. However, there is a tree at the end of the road. It's small, but it usually crops well. I've actually grown some small saplings from its produce (although eventually I let them die of neglect). However, last year I think it was totally barren. -- Ian |
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In message , fred
writes On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 2:07:38 PM UTC+1, Bod wrote: On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I think every species has its year. Maybe, but it's a couple of years since the normal spiders got kicked out. Each morning, one (I'm sure it was the same one) used to be waiting for me in bath. Although I used to ceremoniously eject him out of the window, every morning he was back again. A few years back our exterior rough surfaced brick was over run with little cotton-wool-ish spiders nests which were well nigh impossible to remove, even with a power washer. It all seems to have passed now though I notice large webs up in the corners of the conservatory. Personally they don't bother me. They say spiders prefer a clean environment so that's one up for her indoors. She loathes them. I'd say learn to live with them or get a budgie. Although the 'daddy-longlegs' spiders are a bit weird, it's not them I object to. It's their horrible wispy webs - especially those which are invisible, and you keep walking into them. -- Ian |
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In message , Bod
writes On 8/14/2015 2:16 PM, fred wrote: On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 2:07:38 PM UTC+1, Bod wrote: On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I think every species has its year. A few years back our exterior rough surfaced brick was over run with little cotton-wool-ish spiders nests which were well nigh impossible to remove, even with a power washer. It all seems to have passed now though I notice large webs up in the corners of the conservatory. Personally they don't bother me. They say spiders prefer a clean environment so that's one up for her indoors. Our spiders don't seem to worry about the dirt! She loathes them. I'd say learn to live with them or get a budgie. Totally agree, they don't bother us. It's the fine, wispy webs that are the real problem - not the spiders. -- Ian |
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In message , michael adams
writes "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Without looking it up Folcus falangoides or cellar spiders. Yes, that looks like the one. The new ones were probably already lurking higher up in the corners. They can be trapped fairly readily if you have something like an oversized yoghurt pot. You simply offer it up underneath the spider so that you intersect the strands of web they're hanging on which then stick to the edges of the pot, so that web and spider are trapped together. It can take them a few seconds to get their bearings in which time you can cover the pot with a piece of paper or card prior to relocating them. I find that tangling them in a 'tickling stick' cleaning duster is quite effective - but I need to be quick getting to the door or window before the jump off. ... -- Ian |
How do I deter spiders?
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? My garage used to be a battlefield thanks to these horrible creatures. In early summer I sprayed a can of insecticide in all of the corners and the eaves etc. I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. |
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In message , Phil L
writes "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house I've got an aerosol fly/wasp spray to deal with flying insects. -- Ian |
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"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In message , michael adams writes "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Without looking it up Folcus falangoides or cellar spiders. Yes, that looks like the one. The new ones were probably already lurking higher up in the corners. They can be trapped fairly readily if you have something like an oversized yoghurt pot. You simply offer it up underneath the spider so that you intersect the strands of web they're hanging on which then stick to the edges of the pot, so that web and spider are trapped together. It can take them a few seconds to get their bearings in which time you can cover the pot with a piece of paper or card prior to relocating them. I find that tangling them in a 'tickling stick' cleaning duster is quite effective - but I need to be quick getting to the door or window before the jump off. Having read your other post on the topic that you're mainly worried about the webs. If you get a long thin cane, because the web material is sticky once you've made a start in one corner by twiddling it around you can accumulate quite a ball of sticky web material which will then pick up all the invisible stuff as well. I usually move mine into the cuboard under the stairs - they're left dangling in the youghurt pots and eventually find their own way out, and then I can get to work on the webs if they're becoming a problem michael adams .... |
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"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In message , GB writes On 14/08/2015 13:27, Bod wrote: We found that conkers deter spiders. We found that, too. Weird! Unfortunately, it isn't the conker season yet. However, there is a tree at the end of the road. It's small, but it usually crops well. I've actually grown some small saplings from its produce (although eventually I let them die of neglect). However, last year I think it was totally barren. Most conker trees around here seem to be suffering from shrivelled up leaves, apparently it's the leaf minor moth causing the damage, or rather it's caterpillars. They weaken the tree badly and the resulting crop of conkers is often greatly reduced. Another thing I noticed during my regular walks, one particular conker tree produces only smooth conkers, no sharp prickly shells, these things look like apples they are that smooth. I since found this tree is infected with a bracket fungus (probably Dryads Saddle) and is doomed...just wondering if the fungus could cause the non prickly shells... |
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"Mr Pounder Esquire" wrote in message ...
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? My garage used to be a battlefield thanks to these horrible creatures. In early summer I sprayed a can of insecticide in all of the corners and the eaves etc. I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. Brutal. You could've just made it sit on the naughty step... |
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"Richard" wrote in message ... "Mr Pounder Esquire" wrote in message ... "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? My garage used to be a battlefield thanks to these horrible creatures. In early summer I sprayed a can of insecticide in all of the corners and the eaves etc. I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. Brutal. You could've just made it sit on the naughty step... I'm scared to death of the bloody things. |
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On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:11:18 +0100, Ian Jackson wrote:
[...] Don't they make those 'garden guns' any more? Used to sell 'em in hardware shops years ago no licence required. Bolt-action, they fired a miniature live shotgun shell, 9mm calibre with about 20 - 30 1mm pellets inside. Intended for rats and squirrels IIRC. I had a Webley one back in the early 70s. Possibly overkill for spiders, but if all else fails? Anyone else remember these guns? |
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On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:44:40 +0100, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. Is that how you got your screen name? |
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Ian Jackson wrote:
In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? The most effective thing I can think of, is if you ever see a clutch (or whatever the collective noun is) of spider eggs in the house, don't ignore it, get rid of it. We used to be fairly relaxed about seeing spiders in the house, but found that you just end up with cobwebs and spider eggs all over the place. Make a point of throwing each spider you see outside (I expect they'd die of starvation/dehydration in the house anyway, so you're probably doing them a favour), and get rid of any eggs you see. |
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"Cursitor Doom" wrote in message ...
On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:44:40 +0100, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. Is that how you got your screen name? Sort of. He found "Fudge" a bit too familiar and now prefers the more formal "Mr" HTH |
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"Cursitor Doom" wrote in message ... On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:44:40 +0100, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. Is that how you got your screen name? No, it is my name and I've heard them all. |
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"Richard" wrote in message ... "Cursitor Doom" wrote in message ... On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:44:40 +0100, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote: I have only seen one spider all summer, that got slippered. Is that how you got your screen name? Sort of. He found "Fudge" a bit too familiar and now prefers the more formal "Mr" I've been Mr Pounder here for many more years than you have been Richard here, Dick. |
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"Tim Streater" wrote in message
.. . In article , wrote: On 14/08/2015 12:11, Ian Jackson wrote: In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I suspect we just have to live with them while loathing or loving according to personal disposition. Coincidentally, last night I found the biggest spider in the house that I have ever seen during my not inconsiderable years. Fortunately, even with it's extraordinary size, it was no match for the fly swatter (although it did struggle a bit!). Wojja want to kill it for, you noodle. Just put it outside. +1. Although I would just pick it up with my hands and take it outside there are other alternatives to remove it alive that do not involve touching it. -- Adam |
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On 14 Aug 2015 16:01:18 GMT, Huge wrote:
On 2015-08-14, Ian Jackson wrote: In message , GB writes On 14/08/2015 13:27, Bod wrote: We found that conkers deter spiders. We found that, too. Weird! Unfortunately, it isn't the conker season yet. Furthermore, it doesn't work. Does if you bash them with the conker. G.Harman |
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On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:51:00 +0100, Phil L wrote:
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house However, some of these cellar spiders prey on other spiders. So they may be helping the insects by removing natural predators. I once saw one which had captured a spider so the UK variants can do this. Oh, and some of them are incredibly tiny (young?) - having inadvertently painted a couple into a wall last week. Too small to show in the paint. Cheers Dave R -- Windows 8.1 on PCSpecialist box |
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On 15/08/2015 17:19, David wrote:
On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:51:00 +0100, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house However, some of these cellar spiders prey on other spiders. So they may be helping the insects by removing natural predators. I once saw one which had captured a spider so the UK variants can do this. Oh, and some of them are incredibly tiny (young?) - having inadvertently painted a couple into a wall last week. Too small to show in the paint. Cheers Dave R That's added extra insulation ;-) |
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"Phil L" wrote in message ... "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I do too. I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house I get houseflies anyway even with the spiders left alone. |
How do I deter spiders?
in 1414512 20150815 210357 "Rod Speed" wrote:
"Phil L" wrote in message ... "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I do too. I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house I get houseflies anyway even with the spiders left alone. Change your underwear. |
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On 14/08/2015 2:07 PM, Bod wrote:
On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I imgine that the conkers may have an even better affect if you stick, say about, ..8, little bent twigs in each of them? -- One click voting to change the world. https://secure.avaaz.org/en/ Join Now! Be a part of people power. http://www.theregister.co.uk/ Biting the hand that feeds IT Startpage - The PRIVATE Search Engine! |
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In message , RayL12
writes On 14/08/2015 2:07 PM, Bod wrote: On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I imgine that the conkers may have an even better affect if you stick, say about, ..8, little bent twigs in each of them? What would the bent twigs do? If conkers DO work (presumably because of vapour given off), they might work better if given a gentle whack with a hammer to split them. -- Ian |
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In message , Huge
writes On 2015-08-18, Ian Jackson wrote: In message , RayL12 writes On 14/08/2015 2:07 PM, Bod wrote: On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: [27 lines snipped] We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I imgine that the conkers may have an even better affect if you stick, say about, ..8, little bent twigs in each of them? What would the bent twigs do? Make the conker look like a *giant* spider. Sorry..... I had my lateral thinking switched off. -- Ian |
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On Tuesday, 18 August 2015 08:22:35 UTC+1, Ian Jackson wrote:
In message , RayL12 writes On 14/08/2015 2:07 PM, Bod wrote: On 8/14/2015 1:51 PM, Phil L wrote: "Ian Jackson" wrote in message ... In our house, in the last couple of years, the 'normal' species of spider (large scary type, fat body, stout legs) has been totally usurped by the 'daddy longlegs' variety (tiny body, long spindly legs). They seem lurk in ever corner, nook and cranny. Their webs are hardly webs at all, but instead consist of tangled strings or bundles of fine fluff. No matter how often I remove them, they're back the next day. I try not to harm the spiders themselves, and when I can catch them, I throw them outside. Traditional recommendations include chestnuts, lemon and lavender - and there are lots of electronic devices that emit ultrasonic and electromagnetic waves (but I suspect that these are in the snake oil category). Reports of how effective these remedies are vary, so can anyone suggest something that really does work? I leave spiders where they are, I'd rather have a spider doing something useful inside than having houseflies and bluebottles in the house We leave the spiders alone. The only exception is that we don't like them in the bedroom. A few conkers here and there deter them. I imgine that the conkers may have an even better affect if you stick, say about, ..8, little bent twigs in each of them? What would the bent twigs do? If conkers DO work (presumably because of vapour given off), they might work better if given a gentle whack with a hammer to split them. I think students and apprentices work better with that form of encouragement too ;-) |
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