Comments on: Is there a natural non-chemical way to deter spiders from living in my backyard?

By: kalsmom

kalsmom — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:24:59 +0000

Spiders taste with the tips of their "feet". So you need to lay or spray something they don't like. Cedar chips, moth balls, salt. Also, I heard from a spider wrangler that they HATE Lemon Pledge. So I bought a case of it and spray it all along the doors and windows of my house. I have no more spiders inside. I don't know how effective it would be outside.
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By: BOB

BOB — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:06:59 +0000

I heard chestnuts work , spread them around and Good luck
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By: windancerhil

windancerhil — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:31:59 +0000

Best spider repellent is HUMMINGBIRDS! Hummers eat lots of spiders– their source of protein. Additionally they use bits of webs to build their nests. Put out some feeders and the spiders will go away. I’m in the country and had mountains of the things building webs all over the house and barn and fences. Put out several hummingbird feeders and haven’t seen a spider since. Give it a go. It really works.
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experience.

By: gottisanatomy

gottisanatomy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:10:59 +0000

Napalm works quite well. Just keep your kids away for a few hours.
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By: Valerie V

Valerie V — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:37:59 +0000

Spiders don’t like cedar. Try spreading around some cedar chips in the areas they frequent. Plus it just smells so good!! You could also mix 1 ounce of salt with 1 gallon of warm tap water. It will kill them in a short period of time. Best for the deck area. Stay away from plants.
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1001 All Natural Secrets to a Pest Free Property by DR. Myes H. Bader

By: Blondie

Blondie — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:08:59 +0000

Sprinkle a mixture of chyenne pepper and regular black pepper all over the affected areas. If that doesn't work, grab a big shoe and squish squish squish! Seriously, though, you can wash your deck down with 1 part apple cider vinegar 2 parts DAWN (it must be Dawn, others won't work!) and 5 parts hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot water. (Like boiling)
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