Marv 920 #1 Posted October 16 I get a lot of "cob webs" in my garage shop and sheds. I clear them and a couple days they are back. Must be spiders creating these things. I am looking for a way to eliminate this problem. Suggestions please. Marv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,391 #2 Posted October 16 A. Sticky patches will catch spiders and a lot of other things. B. Use great caution eliminating arachnids lest ye be saddled with what they were eating. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,309 #3 Posted October 16 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Use great caution eliminating arachnids lest ye be saddled with what they were eating. Yup - you may not want to know!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,524 #4 Posted October 16 Spiders definitely help with other bugs... They also provide free halloween decorations!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,600 #5 Posted October 16 @Marv experimented this summer glass cleaner , and wasps / hornets , very effective because it breaks down their exoskeleton , literally fall out of flight to ground / dead . was intrigued with the lack of poison aspect , eliminated them from grill areas , window frames , regular Walmart glass cleaner , pump bottle , be easy to try . pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,046 #6 Posted October 16 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: B. Use great caution eliminating arachnids lest ye be saddled with what they were eating. This. I leave spiders alone because they bother me a lot less than their food does. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,600 #7 Posted October 17 @adsm08 brown RECLUSE SPIDERS . are vey fast , and poisonous ,when hit with any effective chemical , the effect to them is obvious. immediate leg retraction , and trying to get away . any lubrication film , will do them in . cool overnight temps , have them looking for a safe spot . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,046 #8 Posted October 18 11 hours ago, peter lena said: @adsm08 brown RECLUSE SPIDERS . are vey fast , and poisonous ,when hit with any effective chemical , the effect to them is obvious. immediate leg retraction , and trying to get away . any lubrication film , will do them in . cool overnight temps , have them looking for a safe spot . pete They are all that and not generally in my part of the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,600 #9 Posted October 18 @adsm08 those recluse spiders are also , VERY FAST , carb cleaner , extension tube , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,979 #10 Posted October 18 On 10/16/2024 at 3:37 PM, ebinmaine said: B. Use great caution eliminating arachnids lest ye be saddled with what they were eating. Agreed! I get tired of the webs, but they definitely keep other bugs out of my garage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,979 #11 Posted October 18 On 10/16/2024 at 6:10 PM, peter lena said: experimented this summer glass cleaner , and wasps / hornets , very effective because it breaks down their exoskeleton , literally fall out of flight to ground / dead . was intrigued with the lack of poison aspect , eliminated them from grill areas , window frames , regular Walmart glass cleaner , pump bottle , be easy to try . pete Hey Pete- just regular 50/50 Dawn dish soap and water does the same thing. I usually load up a 1 gal pump stain sprayer and go hunting around the house in spring. Amazing how fast it knocks them down. Just as quick as wasp spray without the oily residue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,600 #12 Posted October 18 @kpinnc been experimenting with pests for years , have open field , very sloppy neighbor , that has never cut his grass ! house falling down ! so I regularly try things for , push back . the town does not want to get involved , so they just ignore his mess. his father kept the place nice and well cared for . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 920 #13 Posted October 18 Thank you all for your input. I hadn't thought about consequences of elimination. Looks like I will just continue as is. Marv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
