Spiders are a common arthropod that has eight legs and a multi-colored body. Although spiders have certain benefits for humans, such as eating some pests, many people still don't like them, especially when they are seen at home. Some spiders are also venomous, and if bitten, they may cause symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, and fever. So, how do we get rid of spiders? Here are some simple and effective methods that I hope will help you.
Method 1: Clean and tidy.
Spiders like to build webs in dark, damp, and messy places, so we should often clean and tidy up the corners, crevices, wardrobes, bookshelves and other places in the home to reduce the hiding places of spiders. We also regularly remove cobwebs and eggs to prevent them from breeding. In addition, we should also be careful not to pile up too many clutter in the house, such as newspapers, cardboard boxes, clothes, etc., which are all places that spiders like.
Method 2: Use spices.
Spiders are sensitive to the smell of some spices, and they avoid these smells. We can take advantage of this and use some natural spices to repel spiders. For example, we can keep some items such as mint, lemon, garlic, cinnamon, tea tree oil in our home, or use them to make a spray and spray it in spider-infested places. In this way, not only will the spiders be repelled, but the air in your home will be freshened.
Method 3: Use sticky insect paper.
Sticky insect paper is a kind of paper that can stick small insects, and we can place some sticky insect paper in places where spiders often move, such as doors and windows, wall corners, under beds, etc. When the spiders crawl over, they get stuck and then we can throw them away. This is a relatively non-toxic method of physical capture, but be careful to change the sticky paper regularly so as not to lose its effectiveness.
Method 4: Use pets.
Some pets, such as cats, may help us chase away spiders because they have a predatory instinct for spiders. If we have the habit of having cats, we can let the cats move freely around the house, they will catch some spiders, or at least scare them away. Of course, there are certain risks associated with this method, as some spiders may fight back and bite our pets, so we should pay attention to the health of our pets and give them ** in time.
Method 5: Use a paper towel or vacuum cleaner.
If we find spiders, we can also use some simple tools to deal with them. For example, we can use a paper towel or vacuum cleaner to gently catch or suck it up and release it outside. This method is more humane, does not harm spiders, and does not pollute the environment. However, we should be careful not to catch the spider directly with our hands to avoid being bitten, and we should also be careful not to let the spider run away and enter our home again.