How to kill spiders

Spiders are complex creatures because it is difficult to differentiate between the dangerous and harmless species. They are found in every nook and corner of the world except Antarctica. Spiders belong to the class anthropods (because of having eight legs). They breed in isolated corners or the room and under the furniture or bed. Some of these creatures are helpful to human beings because they create web to trap the disease-carrying flies and thus prevent the spread of disease. However, most of the spiders are harmful and are dangerous to human beings in many ways than one. Therefore, proper measures should be taken on your part to get rid from these harmful creatures. Follow the instructions and tips mentioned below and get a spider-free home.

Complexity Level: Basic

Time Required: 15 minutes

Resources Required:

  1. Gloves
  2. Protective face masks
  3. Food-grade diatomaceous earth

Instructions:

  1. Dusting: If you’ve decided to remove spiders from your home and surrounding, then you should go for dusting on a regular basis. It is very necessary for removing the dirt or dust where they can breed and spread their webs to trap the mosquitoes. Trim the lawn grass daily in order to prevent and limit the spread of spider population and wipe out their hideout.
  2. Locate their hideouts: Locate their hiding places such as garage, basement and store room and use insecticides to kill them order to protect yourself and your family from these dangerous creatures. When you use the chemicals against these pesky creatures hide your mouth and cover both your hands with gloves to save yourself from any side effects from the inhalation of insecticides.
  3. Sprinkle DE: Sprinkle DE over their hiding places, which are mainly located outside the house. It is the most effective treatment for these pestering creatures. The DE should be sprayed in an uniform manner and continuously for a few days. Protect your mouth and hand when you sprinkle the DE.
  4. Remove weeds: Weeds are the next breeding place of spiders. So, to wipe them out from your house and garden, cut down the bushes and weeds. As these are the safe havens for these creatures, it is better to remove the weeds quickly and cut the bushes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to kill a venomous spider?

There are many ways to kill a venomous spider. You can kill it by using insecticide. But the best way would be use of bug as it kills the spider and at the same time hinders others to infiltrate your home. Some spiders are dangerous because of fatal venom. At times, it could even take the life of an individual. So, better is to stamp out the spiders from home and kill them. Wear gloves if you want to kill them by hand or a stick depending on the situation.

Quick Tips:

  • Clean the rooms regularly in order to wipe out spider eggs and spiders from the home and limit their population.
  • Another way to stamp out spiders is use of bugs. There are many bugs available in the market, so buy a branded one and wipe out spiders.

Things To Watch Out For:

  • When you have to kill the spiders, always wear gloves to protect yourself from their bite.
  • While using spray or any chemical against spiders, always wear mask to protect yourself from the harmful effects of chemicals or spray. Use those sprays which are not harmful for your family and pets.

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