Spiders appeared in the apartment - what to do and should you be afraid

06.11.2016

Spiders appear in almost every apartment from time to time. People's attitude towards these living beings is ambiguous: some do not like them and try to eliminate them, others, blaming folk superstitions, leave them alone. In order not to torment yourself with doubts about what to do with new neighbors, you need to know whether they are dangerous or, on the contrary, beneficial and how to prevent their appearance in the apartment.

• What species live in the apartment
• Reasons for appearing in the apartment
• Dangerous or not

Why do spiders prefer to live in houses and apartments?

The most suitable conditions for these arthropods are damp, dark, cool places with a lot of insects. The ideal location that fits this description is a basement or cellar. However, if there are a lot of spiders in the apartment, then there are reasons for this:

• Humidity. Problems with plumbing or drainage, leaking faucets and pipes create favorable conditions for spiders. They live under the bathtub, behind the toilet and pipes;
• Purity. Clean your apartment regularly. When cleaning, suspended cobwebs are brushed or vacuumed away from corners. With regular such treatment, spiders do not have time to weave new webs;
• Insects. All animals must eat. If there are a lot of small pests in the house, it will certainly attract unwanted tenants in the form of spiders.
• Safety. Houses and apartments are less dangerous for spiders than open spaces. So if spiders appear in your house, it means that the conditions are favorable for them.

Important fact! Spiders easily adapt to their environment. A few years ago, scientists discovered a new species even in the icy waters of Antarctica.

Folk remedies for insect control 4 recipes

You can remove spiders using folk remedies no worse than those developed by the chemical industry. They are based on their intolerance to certain odors.

Poisons

Ammonia is just as unpleasant to arachnids as it is to humans. Prepare a solution of ammonia and water in equal proportions. Wipe penetration areas with it or spray in areas where arthropods accumulate once a week.

Vinegar solution

A home remedy based on regular vinegar will help get rid of spiders. Mix 2 parts water and 1 part vinegar in an aerosol container. Make a new spray every week and treat the house as directed above.

Essential oils

You can use other natural flavors. For example, tea tree, peppermint, citrus, lavender or neem essential oils. Prepare a spray with these oils. To mix the essential oil with water, add a little dishwashing detergent to it. It is better to store the spray in a glass container and use it once a week. Shake well and apply to frames, cracks, corners and other places where spiders enter the house.

Herbs and spices

Arthropods do not like spices such as cloves. Place a small amount along the windows and in places the arachnids like. With its specific aroma it will drive away many spiders.

A few recommendations

Above we told you how to get rid of spiders. However, you should not even allow them to appear in your home. Carry out wet cleaning as often as possible, sweep away the poutine or use a vacuum cleaner to remove it. Don't leave cobwebs on your broom or vacuum cleaner. After cleaning, immediately empty the dust collector outside, and it is better to wash the broom. Destroy spider nests immediately. Better burn it or flush it down the toilet.

When using chemicals, be sure to follow the safety precautions on the label. Wear a respirator and ventilate the area well after use. Even if the product is odorless, this does not mean that it is safe for your health and the health of your pets. Remember about aquariums. When spraying aerosols, close them tightly and turn off the air supply system for the duration of the drug's effect.

Place pots of lavender or peppermint in your home or outside. In addition to repelling arthropods, they will fill the air with pleasant aromas.

Remember, it is always better to keep a spider out of your home than to kill a living creature.

Types of spiders

There are three main groups of spiders.

Araneomorphic

The most common species are 43,834 arthropod species. Originally inhabited by Latin America, from where they have spread throughout the world since the 1970s. They have adapted to life next to humans.

Mygalomorphic

Includes 2875 species of spiders.

arthroplasty

The least common class, includes only 97 species of spiders.

Mediterranean recluse spiders, distinguished by their reddish-brown or yellowish coloration, live in the southern latitudes of Europe and Russia. The degree of threat from the venom of this arthropod species requires additional study.

Prevention measures

Most owners do not want to put up with spiders in the house. One multi-legged “alien” is most likely good news, but a lot of arachnids scurrying around the apartment, suddenly appearing before your eyes, is annoying and frightening.

Cleanliness of the apartment, absence of trash, regular cleaning of all rooms and areas are the basic rules, if followed, an invasion of spiders will definitely not happen. Even during abnormally warm years, when too many arachnids breed, a spacious apartment in which order reigns will be free from “decorations” in the form of trapping nets.

Even if the owners are kind to spiders, they believe that “neighbors” who weave trapping webs cannot be killed, and it is not worth keeping arachnids in corners and closets. Houses and apartments are places where people live, not eight-legged arthropods. Each owner chooses at his own discretion methods of combating arachnids.

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Spiders belong to the animal kingdom, but everyone is accustomed to the fact that they are insects, so we will also sometimes call them that. Most often, spiders do not settle next to humans, but they have long adapted to peaceful coexistence nearby. Now at least a tiny spider lives in every house. About 42,000 species of spiders live on the entire planet, most of them in areas with warm climates. In the CIS countries and Russia there are less than three thousand species of spiders, but many of them weave their webs in human homes, most often in dark, inaccessible corners. There are many signs associated with the appearance of spiders in the house and we could not ignore this topic.

Signs - a spider in the house

If there are spiders in the apartment, many people, on the one hand, feel disgust and even fear, on the other hand, they think about whether to kill the spider in the apartment or leave it, or maybe take it outside? This is associated with many superstitions and signs.

• Why do spiders appear in the apartment? According to popular belief, to prosperity and quick success.
• If suddenly a spider falls on your hand or head, this means profit and money.
• If you see a spider going down a thread, the sign foretells the imminent arrival of guests or a letter to your house.
• But if spiders in the house (which is time to get used to and not be surprised) are discovered at night, you need to expect unpleasant events.
• If a spider in an apartment has woven a web right above the sleeping area. What does it mean? This is also no good; most likely the owners will suffer failure and illness.
• Many people wonder if it is possible to kill spiders? According to popular wisdom, killing a spider leads to troubles and misfortunes. But just imagine, if your room is all entangled in cobwebs, insects will fall into your plate of food and crawl on you at night. More than an unpleasant picture. So don’t torment yourself with the question of why you can’t kill a spider, especially since, according to another version, doing so will get rid of your sins.

Whether you believe in omens or not, you still don’t need to leave the insect in the house; then take it and throw it outside. Now let's get to know this arthropod better.

Are spiders in the house good or bad?

It is impossible to say for sure whether the presence of spiders in an apartment is a good or bad sign. On the one hand, it is beneficial for these arthropods to destroy dangerous insects. Most of those living in the apartment do not pose a threat to people. These are small representatives of a species of arthropod that feed on flies. They fear us more than we fear them. Larger spiders prefer to weave their webs outside houses, under roofs, and in tree branches. They need more serious prey than flies, fleas and mosquitoes. Such insects can enter the apartment only occasionally.

Note! Spiders from the apartment try to hide when they see people. They do not attack or bite. They are more afraid of humans than we are of them and are absolutely harmless to people!

On the other hand, arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is one of the most common phobias among people. This disease affects almost 7% of the world's population. According to statistics, we are more afraid of spiders than of cars, planes and weapons. Although, again, according to statistics, spiders are much less dangerous and cause illness or death much less often.

For people who are afraid of spiders, living in the same apartment with them is inconvenient. And if there are many such neighbors, it will be unpleasant for everyone.

Fighting methods

Frequent cleaning

A huge accumulation of arthropods in the apartment will not leave the owners indifferent. There are many proven methods of combating arachnids.

Cobwebs can be removed with a vacuum cleaner

First you need to destroy the web. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for this, but the dust container should be emptied immediately as there is a chance that the house spider will be able to escape. When there were no vacuum cleaners yet, an ordinary broom was used. But they need to remove the web carefully so that the hunter does not get out. The caught hunter can be released into the street.

If there are a lot of arachnid inhabitants in the house, then this can only indicate one thing - they have laid eggs. Laying of such eggs can be seen on furniture or hidden places. Regular cleaning and dust removal will help get rid of haymakers.

Description of species found in the apartment

There are no more than a dozen species of domestic spiders. They hide from people in dark corners and are completely harmless. They can be distinguished by the appearance and structure of the canvases.

Spider Harvester

It is characterized by a small body and long thin legs. As children, many of us thought that they hunted large insects, but this is not entirely true. It feeds on beetles, mosquitoes, midges, flies and other small insects. Helps control the spread of pests in your home. At the same time, its web is not sticky, it is woven haphazardly (that is, it does not look like a web from pictures, but simply like a chaotic interweaving of threads). He does not poison his victim, she simply gets entangled in his web and dies.

Steatoda Large

Small arthropods (6-10 mm) are black or dark brown. Females are slightly larger. There are characteristic spots on the stomach. Males are white and females are reddish. They feed on small insects. They are characterized by a sticky web, but it is almost impossible to find them during the day. They hunt at night, and when they bite a victim, they release poison to immobilize it. However, the venom of one spider is not enough to cause serious harm to humans. However, allergy sufferers are advised to take antihistamines in case of a bite to avoid possible allergic reactions.

Amaurobid spiders

Amaurobiid is almost never found indoors. Most often, individuals of these spiders live in basements and on balconies. Its web has a funnel-shaped structure. The web is not sticky at all. It feeds on insects. When prey gets caught in the web, it jumps out and drags it to a shelter. Amaurobiids are usually ginger-colored and can range from 8 to 15 mm in body size. The main feature of these spiders is secrecy; from Latin their name is translated as secretive.

Hobo spider

A fairly common long-legged house spider. Small translucent body with black dots, brownish-gray long legs. Eats insects and their own species. Poisonous, but only to small insects. For humans, the venom of this spider is harmless and cannot cause harm. There may be a slight burning sensation and slight redness at the site of the bite for a few minutes. Usually they do not stay long in one place; after consuming a victim, they change their place of hunting and residence accordingly.

Spider in the attic

Quite a large representative of house spiders (body length 12-18 mm). The color is dark brown. The insect's body has lighter markings with three spots on each side. Legs are hairy. Spiders of different sexes practically do not differ from each other in appearance. Poisonous, but not dangerous to people and pets. Spiders of this species behave absolutely non-aggressively, do not attack themselves and can bite only for the purpose of self-defense. It waits until the prey gets caught in the net, jumps out and attacks it.

White karakuta spiders

Homebody spider

The house spider has an elongated body. Adult color ranges from dark orange to brown or beige. Legs are striped. There are two boring black stripes on the chest. The belly is mottled brown, beige and grey. At night he hunts flies and mosquitoes.

The house spider weaves its web using a funnel. Threads of cobwebs spread to different corners of the room. When another insect gets caught in the web, it jumps out and pulls it into the funnel, where it eats. This is not an aggressive species. If the grid is not broken, it hides in it, but if it is damaged, it comes out. In case of danger, it can bite, but the bite is painless for humans.

Are house spiders dangerous for humans?

The danger of house spiders to humans largely depends on the type of individual and its habitat. Any insect that lives on trees and shrubs in a given region can reach a person.

In total, there are about 1,000 species of arthropods in Russia, the vast majority of which are absolutely harmless.

The most dangerous insects for the human body are exotic insects that escape from terrariums.

The black street spider is relatively safe for humans. It is poisonous, but the amount of substance it releases when it bites will not be enough to infect people or pets. Insect venom only affects small animals: flies, beetles, etc.

Arthropods pose a problem for humans when they actively reproduce and spread throughout their homes.

To combat the problem, emergency measures are taken: they carry out wet cleaning, collect cobwebs in the corners.

The arthropod itself does not attack a person, but can sting him if he fears for his life. The insect bite site will need to be treated with an antiseptic.

Spiders - tramps and karakurts - are the most dangerous among the representatives of arthropods for humans. When bitten, the latter may develop signs of allergic reactions on the skin and problems with the respiratory system.

Insect bites present with symptoms of varying degrees of intensity. The bite of poisonous creatures is especially difficult for small children and people with immune deficiency.

Spider Body Size and Structure

The body size of an animal depends on its gender. An adult female grows up to twelve millimeters in length, a male up to eight millimeters. Taking into account the distance between the legs, this size increases to twenty millimeters.

Tarantula spider on a man's hand

A characteristic feature of this species is the brown marking that resembles a violin. It appears in mature individuals, but is sometimes noted in young spiders. The recluse spider has six eyes, unlike other arthropod species that have eight visual organs.

At rest, the animal’s paws, devoid of spines, are thin and long, evenly distributed on the sides. In case of danger, the front legs are pulled under the body, the side legs are raised, and the hind legs are straightened.

The paws and lower part of the body are uniformly colored, without spots or stripes. On the bends of the joints of the legs, pigmentation is lighter compared to the main one. The color of the animal's body depends on its habitat and environmental conditions, from brown and dark brown to completely black.

The abdominal cavity of the hermit beetle is covered with fine hairs that look like fur when viewed under a microscope.

Superstitions and signs

If there are a lot of spiders living in a house, its inhabitants will live a long, comfortable life. It’s a good sign to see a small spider crawling on the floor during the cold season - warming will come. When they sit in the corners, there will be a strong wind outside and heavy precipitation is possible. If it weaves a web, it will be hot for a long time.

There are several beliefs associated with the time of the appearance of the spider:

1. If he runs through the house in the morning, a lingering sadness and sadness looms.
2. If, in the bright sun, he settled on the balcony, the person will be accompanied by joy and luck in all his endeavors.
3. Spiders seen in the evening instill hope and faith in people. For them, this is the most favorable time for the implementation of interesting ideas. You can prove yourself at work, and your boss will definitely appreciate it; success will also await you in matters of the heart.

Other signs:

1. If a spider crawls along the wall to the ceiling, you should not count on big money in the coming days; if, on the contrary, it crawls down, it means an improvement in your financial situation. Perhaps they will increase wages, give a bonus, and it is possible that they will win the lottery or receive an inheritance.
2. Noticing a red spider on your clothes means great luck and success in all matters.
3. The white spider symbolizes the speedy acquisition of the desired item.
4. Falling with your paws up - to receive gifts. There is no need to be afraid of an insect, otherwise, along with this, you can get bad news.
5. When a person finds a dead spider, scandals await him in his family, and misunderstandings with management at work.
6. An insect descending on a web warns of the possible death of a loved one.
7. Seeing it in a bucket is the first sign of a deteriorating financial situation in the family; serious conflicts are possible due to lack of money.
8. If an insect runs away from a person, his money and other valuables “run away” with him.
9. Runs across the table - there are many liars and ill-wishers around you, you should be careful.
10. The appearance of new enemies is warned by spiders running while feeding.

How spiders get into apartments and houses

There are several options for where spiders come from in apartments:

• With air currents. Newly hatched spiders enter the house through an open window or door along with the air;
• On a person or animal. A new neighbor can be brought into the house wearing clothes, shoes, fur or pet hair;
• Structural cracks. All it takes is a very small gap (crack) in the walls, floor or ceiling for them to get inside;
• Ventilation and chimney.

Spreading

Teganaria domestica leads a solitary lifestyle, gathering in pairs only during the mating season. The male spider looks for the female web, carefully approaches and pulls out the threads. When a woman sees a “gentleman,” she either rushes to attack or sits motionless in the center of the funnel. The second option means that the lady is ready to receive the owner. After mating, the couple is still together for some time. Then the most important thing for the male is to leave in time, otherwise he will be swallowed up.

After a few days, the female begins to weave a cocoon from the web, lays eggs in it and hangs them in the funnel where she lives. It takes about 20 days for the young to develop, and during this time they are protected by Tignaria. About 50 little spiders come into the world. They stay together for about 2 weeks, the mother feeds them, then they go their separate ways.

Where and how they appear: reasons

The natural habitat is not an apartment at all. Arachnids move to humans “for a better life.” In the house, the network is not damaged by wind, rain and snow. But the most attractive thing is the domestic parasitic insects. If there are a lot of insects at home, then arachnids will appear in large numbers. Demand creates supply. Cockroaches, flies and similar domestic animals increase their population as the food supply grows, which means that the number of insects is determined by the quality of cleaning and storage conditions of food. If there are places in the kitchen that are hard to reach for cleaning, insects will settle there.

Spiders enter a home naturally, using size. How do arthropods do this?

• Through cracks in the wooden door frame, cracks in the floor, window frames;
• migrate from the uninhabited attic of the house;
• they arrive in coats and jackets;
• fly on cobwebs into the windows and open doors.

Should you be afraid of spiders?

All spiders are predators. The exception is the skunk spider, which feeds on acacia greens. Many of these pests are poisonous. But only a few species out of more than 40,000 are dangerous to humans. They are found mainly in Australia and America. The most poisonous and deadly is the black widow.

In our region there is only one poisonous spider - the karakurt. It can be recognized by its bright red spots on its black body. The bite is accompanied by severe pain. To avoid unpleasant consequences, consult a doctor immediately.

Other species cannot harm humans. Their stings are no more harmful to humans than the stings of an ordinary wasp. The house spider will not cause any harm. For many people, just the sight of these creatures is unpleasant, while others have them as pets and sincerely admire their beauty.

If you are bitten by a spider you don't know, go to the hospital immediately.

Fighting existing spiders

If insects have already settled in the neighborhood of a person, then you should constantly remove cobwebs and spider eggs in the corners of the house. There are three ways to do this:

Traditional methods

Homemade recipes are attractive due to their simplicity and accessibility. They do not cause allergies, so they are used by people sensitive to odors.

Traditional recipes are suitable for families with pets and children, but they cannot cope with a large number of spiders.

The following will help you get rid of “pets”:

White vinegar. Sprayed in insect habitats. The liquid kills spiders and repels them with a strong odor.

Chestnuts, walnuts, and hazel are natural repellents. They are crushed and then laid out under cabinets.

Eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree oil. The product is added to water, and then the liquid is sprayed around the apartment.

Lime. Fresh whitewashing prevents the appearance of unwanted animals.

Dried zest. It is placed where spiders like to live.

Diatomite. The substance is scattered along the walls.

Tobacco. The leaves of the plant are brewed in boiling water. The walls and floor are sprayed with the infusion. In a private house, the building is treated both inside and outside.

Salt . Dissolve in warm water (10 grams per 1.5 liters) and pour into a spray bottle. The product is sprayed onto the spider.

Chemical methods

Store-bought chemicals will help deal with arachnids. But how to choose an effective drug? After all, there are dozens of insect poisons on the shelves.

The poison should not be used in the kitchen or near dishes and food.

How to poison spiders in the house? The most effective are considered:

"Butox-50" and "Neoron". Cheap products that kill annoying spiders. Before use, read the instructions. Do not allow the product to come into contact with food.

Trap tablets. The drug is placed under beds and cabinets. He kills those who decide to taste him.

"Tarax." The product forms a dense film. Insects that come into contact with it die.

Pest control

Calling exterminators is an effective way to exterminate spiders. Specialists treat the home with an aerosol method. A special service will destroy the “hunters” and their prey.

You should prepare for disinfestation in advance:

do the cleaning,

hide food

move furniture away from the walls,

remove or close things.

The family will have to leave the walls until the procedure is completed.

After returning you should:

open the windows,

Thoroughly wash items that have been exposed to poison,

carry out wet cleaning,

Throw away food that contains a toxic substance.

It is better to carry out disinfection together with your neighbors. After all, living creatures travel between apartments through ventilation shafts.

House spiders do not pose a threat, so extreme control measures are not recommended. “Chemistry” harms both insects and humans.

If spiders have become a problem, then you should first try to get rid of them using traditional methods, and then contact special services.

Do not forget about measures to prevent the influx of arachnids. Then these insects will not bother the residents of an apartment or private house.

Classification and habitat

There are three types of house recluse spiders:

• brown;
• black;
• brown.

This arthropod is found on three continents, including:

• Africa;
• North and South America.
• The Mediterranean variety of spiders, which are harmless to humans, are found in Europe. Other species are rare and occasionally enter areas or vehicles. The hermit spider in Russia is widespread in the middle and southern latitudes; in the north they live in human houses and utility rooms.

Signs about spiders in the apartment

There are many folk omens associated with these insects. Since ancient times, people have observed house spiders and, based on their behavior, predicted important events that awaited the family.

1. If the spider crawls down, expect trouble. It’s much better if it creeps up - it’s for profit;
2. Seeing a spider in the morning portends bad news, in the evenings, on the contrary, good luck;
3. A large number of cobwebs under the bed for unmarried people is a promise of new love. On the other hand, a married couple should be more attentive to each other's wishes;
4. If a spider is found near money, expect unexpected financial benefits;
5. The luckiest spider is white. The color black is considered a bad omen and brings bad luck.

Not everyone believes in omens these days, but there is one thing that even scientists agree on - you can’t kill spiders! And not because it will bring unhappiness into your life. They are simply an integral part of the apartment (house) ecosystem. Small domestic arthropods are not dangerous to humans. However, they do catch harmful and unpleasant insects such as mosquitoes and flies. This is how spiders make our lives better.

If a spider causes you inconvenience and you are afraid of it, do not kill it, just take it outside the apartment or house.

Is it necessary to fight arthropods?

Corners covered with cobwebs with dead insects entangled in a trapping net, accumulation of dust, arachnids scurrying along the floor, bathroom walls or under the ceiling create an unesthetic picture in the home. The abundance of spiders indicates insufficient order in the house or apartment, lack of regular cleaning of hard-to-reach areas.

Dust, spider waste, dried flies and cockroaches among cobwebs can hardly be called beneficial to health and decoration of the home. For this reason, the answer to the question: “Should I get rid of spiders in my house?” – of course, it will be affirmative.

Methods of struggle are another matter. Most often you can find recommendations not to kill spiders, but simply put them on a stick or scoop and take them outside. The advice is good, but it is not always easy to implement due to the panic fear that many people experience in front of arachnids.

The first reaction to a spider above the bed or in the bathroom is to kill, crush, or hit with a slipper as hard as you can. It is difficult to cope with emotions, especially if the spider has reached a large size. Tiny arachnids do not cause such negative emotions, more often they remain alive, and safely “move” on a stick or broom to the balcony.

What do spiders eat?

A representative of the described species is able to do without food and water for a long time. The spider preys on insects, including their larvae. Hermites, however, do not despise their fellows and small vertebrates. Unlike most other species, recluse spiders do not use webs to catch prey.

Flies and mosquitoes

Spiders hunt their prey while moving away from the nest. The killing is carried out by injecting a toxin from special glands located on the cephalothorax.

The hunter spider does not resort to preserving the prey with a net, but immediately begins to process it, tearing the meat with its jaws and injecting gastric juice.

Insects

When hunting insects, spiders wait for the deadly effect of the poison. After the prey dies, they proceed to eat, turning the carcass into a comfortable position as they eat.

Insect larvae

The easiest prey for hermits due to low mobility and lack of immunity.

Hunger as a weapon

Spiders settle in private houses when there is something to eat there. The food for these arthropods is:

• flies;
• mosquitoes;
• cockroaches;
• double tails;
• ants.

If you rid your house of these insects, the spiders will be forced to go to places where there is food for them.

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Access to flies and mosquitoes can be blocked using mosquito nets on windows and doors. If you keep them closed all the time, they will not fly in from the street. Fumigators will also help, the smell of which will repel winged insects. But there is always a risk that mosquito or fly larvae will appear if favorable conditions are created for this in the house.

For example, dampness favors mosquitoes. This means you need to keep the taps closed and make sure there are no leaks from the pipes. And in the bathroom, always wipe dry the condensation that forms after taking a bath or taking a shower.

You can get rid of flies by throwing out trash regularly, keeping the trash can closed at all times (especially in summer) and not leaving food out in the open. This applies most of all to perishable products. In addition, you need to monitor the hygiene of all pets, especially four-legged ones. By cleaning up animals' litter trays and throwing away leftover food, flies can be prevented.

Cockroaches, ants and creepy-looking two-tailed insects are also fought with the help of cleanliness, and also with chemicals. Traditional dichlorvos, crayons like “Mashenka” and other means, for example, aerosols like “Raptor” and special gels, will help against them. They are applied to the surface of baseboards and in corners. In addition, insect traps are used.

Recently, home electric frequency generators have become popular; they force insects to leave the house with their radiation.

How to get rid of spiders in an apartment?

If you only notice one spider, you can carefully remove it outside. The house spider is not capable of harming humans. But what if there are a lot of spiders and they become a problem? In this case, both chemical and folk remedies will be useful in the fight against them.

Chemicals

The chemical industry offers a wide range of products to control pests. These include sprays, solutions and traps.

The most popular drugs are the following:

Butox-50

One of the most popular drugs for fighting spiders. Wear gloves and a mask when working with the product. Windows and doors must be tightly closed. Butox-50 quickly causes paralysis and death of spiders.

How to prepare the solution:

For 10 liters of cool tap water - 30 ml of the drug. This amount is enough to treat a room of 100 m2. Room treatment. Stay in the room for 20-30 minutes. After this, ventilate the room and clean it of moisture.

Aerosol raid

The chemical industry does not stand still. New products are constantly appearing. The spray nozzles lead forward. The most popular of them is “Raid”. The instructions are quite simple - close the windows and doors, spray the spray on the spiders and in their habitats at a distance of 20 centimeters. It is necessary to work in a mask, gloves and protective clothing. After the procedure, wash your hands and leave. After some time, ventilate the house well.

Dobrokhim FOS

This product is used to control all types of insects, spiders and mites. The drug causes paralysis and rapid death.

Instructions for processing the apartment:

1. Add 10 milliliters of the drug to one liter of water.
2. Spray in dark corners, under bathrooms, on windows and ceilings. The best option would be to spray directly onto the spider.
3. Leave the windows open and leave the house for at least 24 hours.
4. When you return, sweep the floor and wet clean all areas treated.

Aquafumigators

According to the manufacturer, aquafumigators have a number of advantages over other tools: they are easy to use, kill not only spiders, but also all kinds of flying and crawling insects, and the active substance is distributed by steam even in the most hidden places.

How to prepare poison:

1. Remove the metal container from the packaging.
2. Pour the water from the bag into a plastic container.
3. Place the container in a container of water.
4. The action will begin in a few minutes.
5. Close the windows and doors tightly and leave for 10-12 hours.
6. One 10-gram fumigator is enough to treat 30 square meters of room.

Pill traps

This product is odorless and does not require leaving the room for several hours. Just place traps throughout the house and wait. The tablets emit a scent that attracts spiders. The spiders fall into the trap and receive a lethal dose of poison.

Traditional methods

Before using chemicals, try traditional recipes. Spiders do not tolerate strong odors. Specific odors can cause them to leave your home for a long time.

Here are some simple and effective ways to get rid of spiders in your apartment:

1. Grind chestnuts into powder and sprinkle in corners, under bathtubs, and in arthropod habitats.
2. Dilute 15 drops of mint, eucalyptus or tea tree essential oil in a liter of water. Treat all corners, dark places, window sills, pipes.
3. Vinegar is an indispensable aid in the fight against spiders. Mix this substance with water in a 1:1 ratio in a container and treat all places where arthropods can hide.
4. They also cannot stand the smell of lemon and clover. To make unwanted neighbors leave your home, you can cut up these fruits and place them near the spider web.
5. There are many spider control products available. Everyone can choose the one that suits them. However, to prevent spiders from returning, it is also important to remember prevention.

What our grandmothers said

Nobody likes spiders in their own home, even if they are small and harmless. People are looking for effective ways to remove spiders.

Our grandmothers believed that a house would be happy if spiders settled in it, since weaving a web brings happiness. Where spiders settle, there will be prosperity and happiness. Maybe they “cling” happiness in the form of a web on our walls, but people living in apartments and houses do not consider them welcome guests. For many of us, they cause disgust, and sometimes even panic.

In nature, there are more than a thousand species of arachnids, but only two of them like to make their apartments in our homes - gray and black. More often, owners encounter domestic spiders in the corner (they have a thick belly and are about 1 cm long, not counting their legs). Others, the haymakers, have long, thin legs and a short body. They feed on small insects and do not cause any harm to people.

The harvest spider is one of the most common inhabitants of apartments

Where to live

It's not the spiders themselves that are scary, but the reason that makes them live in your apartment. If several corners of your house or apartment are entwined with arthropod guests with their webs, this is time for alarm. Because the tenants have found a place where life is free and satisfying for them. In addition, free tenants like rooms where it is warm and there is a lot of food: cockroaches, flies, moths, ants and other small insects.

Although they feed on other insects, the owners need to make sure that there are no spiders or any other insects in the apartment. Controlling arthropods can be difficult, but there are ways to get rid of spiders in your apartment. People use:

• Crayons or gel against cockroaches.
• Aerosols against crawling insects.
• Aerosols based on boric acid or chlorpyrifos.
• Lime.
• Broom.
• Vacuum cleaner.
• Gauze or fine mesh.

Let's write a little about home remedies that help drive them out of the house forever. The most important principle is maintaining cleanliness. Take a broom and carefully remove the cobwebs. If you're cleaning up your yard during the summer months, be kind and remove the cobwebs and eggs and throw them in the yard. Go out there with a broom and shake it well, let the harmless and beneficial insects look for a new home.

The appearance of new uninvited and free tenants in apartments will be prevented by:

The web with eggs should not be destroyed, you can simply throw it out into the yard

Purity

• Carefully restore cleanliness and order, do cleaning regularly.
• Do not leave crumbs and dust, as well as perishable fruits and vegetables, which contributes to the appearance of various types of insects at home, which are food for them.
• Promptly remove garbage and food waste, which serve as a breeding ground for insects.
• Cleaning corners you rarely look into may seem obvious, but many people don't remember to do it.
• Destroy the web.
• Dry and ventilate pillows, mattresses, carpets and rugs.
• Replace old wallpaper.
• If you have an old whitewashed ceiling, whitewash it again.

Controlling arthropods means keeping your home clean and free of fruit flies, ants and cockroaches; spiders will be deprived of food and will not remain in your home.

Mosquito net

In the middle of summer, the garden often becomes an extension of the house; on hot days, the French doors of the house remain constantly open, and other windows and doors open, various insects get into the house, and how to get rid of spiders in the house and apartment becomes a real problem. Arthropods that weave their webs in gazebos, on balconies, loggias or winter gardens also penetrate into the house and it is quite difficult to prevent their invasion. By installing mosquito nets on the windows, you will thereby block the channel for insects (food) and spiders themselves to enter your apartment, but only those who prefer to enter your house through the window. Even through a small crack in the door, an unwanted guest can enter your home. You can open the mosquito net at any time.

Mosquito nets for doors will protect your home from spider invasions

Preventive measures for the appearance of spiders in the apartment

You can prevent and prevent the massive appearance of spiders in your apartment using prevention:

• Repair of plumbing and pipes. The house should be dry with no residual moisture for spiders;
• Seal all cracks and holes in walls, windows, floors and ceilings;
• Do regular cleaning. A clean house will not only be free of cobwebs, but also free of other insects that could attract hungry spiders.
• It is impossible to completely destroy spiders. Sooner or later they will appear in the apartment again. But they won't stay for long if preventive measures are taken.

Folk remedies

1. Plants. Horse chestnut can act as a natural repeller. Place several fruits in areas where insects are most common. It is believed that walnuts and the fruits of orange maclura (inedible orange) also have a deterrent effect. There is no scientific evidence of the effectiveness of this method, however, according to folk practice, these plants emit an odor that is unpleasant for spiders.
2. Essential oils. Pour a solution of water and 15-20 drops of peppermint oil into a spray bottle. Treat all cracks and corners in the house. Spiders cannot tolerate this smell and will definitely leave your territory. You can moisten cotton balls with peppermint oil and fill the gaps through which insects enter. If you are intolerant to peppermint, use eucalyptus or tea tree oil, which have a similar effect.
3. Vinegar. Pour a one-to-one solution of white vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Treat all the places where spiders are with the resulting spray, and also spray every insect you see. Acetic acid is harmful to spiders, and they die as a result of contact with it. As a repeller, you can place containers of vinegar in dark places. If you don't like the smell of vinegar, you can use lemon instead.