How do you keep spiders from coming in your home?

Question

Where I live, (in the country) I have a big problem with spiders, mainly big ugly ones, (wolf spiders or garden spiders as some call them) I can't seem to keep them out now matter what. Is there anything I can use that will repell these uuuuuugly things?

Answer 1

You might have an infestation or a nest so possibly you might want to get a professional exterminator to look around. otherwise don't leave food or garbage around. there are chemical products galore. there are the ones that are for the insects you have found and want to kill in your home, but there are preventative ones that you can spray around the perimeter of your house that claim to ward of pests.

I have also seen things that plug into an electrical socket that claims to send a pulse or some frequency that ward of pests. but im unaware of its ability to act on its claims.

For me the best thing that works is a heavy boot.

Answer 2

I used to have a problem with spiders until I started spraying my windows & doors with Purification. It's an essential oil made by the Young Living company. It contains Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia) lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida), and myrtle (Myrtus communis).

My sister recommended it to me and it works wonders. Just put a few drops in a spray bottle and then fill it up with water & spray away. The bugs will be gone in no time. You may have to spray a few times a month, around your doors and windows depending on the level of infestation, but it only takes a few minutes, so it's well worth it. I haven't seen a bug in my house in ages! And I only spray once every few months now.

What's nice is a little bit of the oil goes a long way. I've had my bottle for several years as that is all I use it for. It was well worth the $18. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Spiders weave a Sticky web,
to capture bugs to eat.
What keeps the Spider's sticky web,
from sticking to her feet?
Spider webs are very tricky,
because, not all the Strands are Sticky!
Unlike the helpless passing fly,
the spider knows which strands are dry!
Not remember who wrote this. AND, I not know how to get rid of them, Sorry! ;-)

Answer 4

You can't. The damn buggers get in through anywhere!!

Best thing for you to do is insulate your house securely (particularly aorund the windows and doors).

Answer 5

patrol doors and windows with a pair of high heel shoes...maybe try bird feeders....feeders attract birds...birds may eat spiders...yeah i hate those big hairy brown ones.

Answer 6

put hedge apples in your basement