spiders

[GheeTsar]

Ok, not quite the season yet, but spiders don't like the smell of conkers (horse chestnuts) - so leave some in a bowl in your house and the numbers go down. This from a friend of mine who is seriously arachnaphobic.

[shaithis]

Ok, not quite the season yet, but spiders don't like the smell of conkers (horse chestnuts) - so leave some in a bowl in your house and the numbers go down. This from a friend of mine who is seriously arachnaphobic.

Shell them first and they are supposedly an even greater deterant.

[Mazzle]

There is an ultra-sound plugin you can buy which when I first heard of it thought it was a complete and utter gimmick, now every year it comes out and the lil' demons stay away.

I also made a deal with the spider king when I was 12 basically they stay out of my way and I stay out of there's. Obviously they broke the treaty and fire rained upon the land of spiders.....Hmm I think I've had too much coffee or maybe not enough...

[Fraz]

blue laser pointer that can burn stuff

They really make laser pointers that burn stuff?! Scary. And also very stupid, for obvious reasons.

[MadduckUK]

They really make laser pointers that burn stuff?! Scary. And also very stupid, for obvious reasons.

if they managed to get some inside a prison they could cut through the bars and escape

[pollaxe]

Or just leave them alone after coming to the realisation that they're just spiders.. harmless little spiders who aren't going to hurt you and will probably move on of their own accord if there isn't any prey in the area anyway..

I'm sorry but people killing spiders and insects and the like just because they don't like them really annoys me. After all, I'm not allowed to shoot cyclists.

[Domestic_Ginger]

Collect them up and make some cakes

I think the Aussie Huntsman spiders have been trying to hide in the cake mix!

[MadduckUK]

Or just leave them alone after coming to the realisation that they're just spiders.. harmless little spiders who aren't going to hurt you and will probably move on of their own accord if there isn't any prey in the area anyway..

they tend o just eat each other :/ its like perpetual motion but with spiders rather than movement

I'm sorry but people killing spiders and insects and the like just because they don't like them really annoys me. After all, I'm not allowed to shoot cyclists.

you would if you could, the difference is we can

[Fraz]

you would if you could, the difference is we can

Yup, until spiders lay claim to being sentient lifeforms, I'm killing any I find in my house.

They are pure evil.

[pollaxe]

I hope giant tarantulas invade your sock drawers!

I could start collecting cyclists in my basement in a "It puts the lotion on its skin" style. Hmmm. Maybe make a Lance Armstrong outfit for fancy dress parties that way..

I've said too much.

Anyway, if they were big, dangerous critters I'd understand it but they're not. You all need to strap on a pair and develop a sensible phobia of something like John Redwood and Bon Jovi.

[Steve]

This thread reminded me of a mate telling me about Aussie Huntsman spiders. Probably one of my worst nightmares. Apparently they can have a legspan up to 30cm, and often like to drop on you whilst you're in the shower.

Although judging by this picture, they aren't very good at hiding:

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[Georgy291]

There is an ultra-sound plugin you can buy which when I first heard of it thought it was a complete and utter gimmick, now every year it comes out and the lil' demons stay away.

I also made a deal with the spider king when I was 12 basically they stay out of my way and I stay out of there's. Obviously they broke the treaty and fire rained upon the land of spiders.....Hmm I think I've had too much coffee or maybe not enough...

im pertified of them, and killing them is the only solution i can find atm. im also not very happy with it as i have o take them out after and they leave a mess. so can you give me details on the ltrasonic thingy?

and as for lasers, heres my blue laser build log blue laser log

sorry it has some of my green laser pics to

[Andeh13]

Spiders > Mossies, enough of a reason to love them if you ask me !

[Mazzle]

im pertified of them, and killing them is the only solution i can find atm. im also not very happy with it as i have o take them out after and they leave a mess. so can you give me details on the ltrasonic thingy?

Hey,

PM'd you a link but I've just reached my 15 post count but I'm not sure if it went through (do all pm's save in sent items?). They don't seem to do the one I have but Maplin do a few with prices from £12 - £30 so I'll have a scout for any cheaper ones.

Link here just in case it didn't get through.

[Fraz]

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My thoughts exactly.

[TooNice]

Spiders don't bother me, but buzzing insects that seem to find the way in, but not out of the flat does. I usually give them a stern warning and when if I still hear them after 30 seconds, well, I'll make them stop.