How to get rid of spiders in the country: in a private house and in the garden

Many species of spiders prefer to settle near humans, including in country houses. They do not cause harm to garden crops, but they perform an important function: they destroy flies, bedbugs, aphids, leaf rollers and other insects. Despite this, most people cannot stand the sight of spiders and are afraid of being bitten, so they prefer to get rid of them by all known means. Let's try to figure out what species live near people and how to remove them from your summer cottage.

What species can be found at the dacha

Spiders are predators, representatives of the animal world.
In summer cottages they are found everywhere: both in residential buildings and in nature. The table contains information about spiders that prefer close proximity to humans:

In the garden there are all the species listed earlier, as well as other arthropods: wasp spider, wolf spider, etc. Almost all of them are harmless to humans, but they can bite if they feel threatened.

Spider bites are most dangerous for children and people with weakened immune systems.

What causes spiders to appear?

Spiders can settle in your living space for several reasons:

1. You are warm . In autumn, when it starts to get cold outside, spiders look for warm corners.
2. It's very humid here . Most often, spiders live in bathrooms and kitchens, and this is no coincidence. These arthropods feel most comfortable in a humid environment.
3. You have a lot of food . Spiders are predators; they feed on flies, midges and cockroaches. If you find a spider at home, it means there are insects hiding somewhere.
4. Your place is dirty . In fact, the garbage is what causes flies and cockroaches to appear, and they are a tasty bait for spiders.

We get rid of them in a private house

To get rid of spiders, you need to create conditions for them in which they cannot exist and reproduce. To do this, the following measures should be taken.

Clear out the attic and basement

Most spiders get into the basement first and then scatter throughout the house. Your task is to create the most unfavorable conditions for them. To do this, just update the whitewash on the walls and ceiling. Arachnids cannot stand the smell of lime, so they avoid such premises for a long time.

Expert opinion

Mityuk Stefania Bogdanovna

As for attics, in dachas they are used to store old things. Dryness, twilight, warmth, absence of people - all this attracts spiders and causes them to actively reproduce. To get uninvited guests out of the attic, you need to do a thorough cleaning and throw away everything unnecessary.

Destroy other insects

Spiders come to those houses where there is food. By destroying flies, mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches, you will deprive uninvited guests of food and force them to leave the premises. To combat insects, you can use folk remedies and household chemicals. A universal fumigator will be a good help in this matter.

Clear the area around the house

The easiest way for a spider to get into a room is to move there on objects and plants located near the building. Therefore, the space near the house needs to be cleaned: remove weeds, fallen leaves, building materials, and abandoned objects.

Clean up the house

The cleaner the house, the less often spiders appear in it, so cleaning is an integral step in getting rid of arthropods. The first thing to do is vacuum all horizontal and, if necessary, vertical surfaces. Particular attention should be paid to cracks, corners, baseboards and secluded places behind furniture.

Sometimes spiders make nests at the bottom of beds, inside sofas and armchairs. Another way to remove cobwebs is to use a mop wrapped in a damp cloth or gauze.

After cleaning, you need to throw away the debris from the vacuum cleaner and the cloth that was used to collect cobwebs. It is not advisable to leave all this at home or in the yard, because the spiders will scatter throughout the area, and new individuals will hatch from the eggs.

Block all possible access routes

To prevent the spider from getting into the house, you need to inspect all the openings leading inside: seal the cracks along the windows and doors, repair the ventilation grilles, install mosquito nets, and seal the pipe openings.

Chemicals

To radically combat spiders in the house, chemical agents are used:

"Raptor"

Spray against crawling insects with instant action and long-lasting effect. It has a distinct mint scent and is applied to areas where spiders gather, their routes of movement and habitat areas (cracks, baseboards, spaces between walls and furniture). The distance between the bottle and the surface to be treated should be about 20 cm.

Joker Bun

A universal drug that destroys all types of insects. The aerosol is sprayed onto the floor, walls, corners, crevices, furniture and other places where spiders can hide. Before treatment, windows and doors are closed, people and animals are removed from the premises. Half an hour after spraying the product, the house is thoroughly ventilated.

"Bros"

Aerosol for the control of arthropods. Used in private homes, utility rooms and outdoors. When sprayed, it leaves microcapsules on the surface that stick to spiders and destroy them. The effect of the drug manifests itself within 3-4 hours and lasts up to 3 months.

Diatomite

A powder that is made from natural fossils. It has high absorbent properties, so when it comes into contact with an arthropod, it literally sucks all the moisture out of it.

Aerosol against crawling and flying insects with instant action

The product is sprayed directly onto the spiders for 1-2 seconds, after which the room is ventilated for half an hour. It is recommended to use the spray with open vents or windows.

Expert opinion

Mityuk Stefania Bogdanovna

Personally, boric acid powder helped me get rid of spiders in my dacha. After cleaning the premises, I prepared a solution of 1 sachet and 1 liter of warm water, moistened a rag with the resulting liquid and walked over all the places where there had previously been cobwebs. In order for arthropods to leave the house, this treatment must be carried out every week.

Folk remedies

If you don’t have chemicals and pharmaceuticals at hand, you can use folk remedies:

Vinegar

Combine vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio. Use for spraying corners, baseboards and other “problem” surfaces.

Vinegar essence

Use for rubbing baseboards, windows, doors and other surfaces on which arthropods can move.

Aerosols based on essential oils

Buy essential oils of tea tree, eucalyptus, cedar, mint, geranium, lemon balm or lemongrass at the pharmacy. Add 15 drops of the product to a spray bottle filled with water and shake. Use to spray areas where spiders may live.

Stopping spiders from entering your home again

General cleaning has been carried out, available chemicals against furry settlers have been used, all corners have been cleaned, but the question remains of how to prevent the reappearance of unwanted neighbors. Experts recommend thoroughly examining the area of ​​the premises and tightly sealing all the cracks and crevices of wooden surfaces. Securely seal the outlets of communication parts (pipes, joints, drains). Check the safety of the mesh fabric around ventilation grilles and mosquito nets.

How to get rid of it in the garden

If arachnids have chosen bushes and trees, it is worth thinking about what exactly attracted them to the site. In most cases, these are a variety of pests attracted by organic debris or bright outdoor lighting. You can eliminate the cause by installing yellow-light sodium gas-discharge lamps and clearing the area of ​​anything that can serve as food for insects (last year's leaves, tops, rotting fruits and vegetables).

The next step should be to destroy the nests, which look like small balls shrouded in cobwebs. By doing this, you deprive the spider of offspring and prevent it from reproducing.

It is recommended to wear thick rubber gloves when destroying nests: the arthropods guarding the oviposition are quite aggressive and can bite.

Folk remedies

It is not recommended to use chemicals to exterminate spiders in the garden, as it is expensive and has a detrimental effect on the pollination process of plants.

The optimal solution would be to use folk remedies:

Mint and lavender

In order for spiders to leave the territory, it is enough to plant any of the listed plants on it. If desired, flowerpots with mint and lavender can be placed around the entire perimeter of the site.

Chestnut

Collect horse chestnut fruits. Break or pierce them to intensify the smell. Place it on the site.

Tobacco

Boil 4 liters of water, add a pack of smoking or chewing tobacco. Infuse, strain through a sieve or cheesecloth. Take 200 ml of the prepared product and add 100 ml of lemon-scented dishwashing gel. Mix thoroughly and pour into a spray bottle, treat the area. Do not use near beds where tomatoes are growing.

Main questions

Should you get rid of spiders?

The first reaction that occurs when looking at an insect is hostility and irritation, but meanwhile spiders are beneficial. They feed on other insects; some spiders are capable of catching up to 500 insects per day. Another interesting fact is that spiders serve as a kind of weather forecasters; by their behavior they determine what the weather will be like today. For example, if an insect tears a web, there will be a thunderstorm. The appearance of small spiders predicts warm weather. If a large number of spiders appear in the house in the spring, then popular belief says that autumn will be cold. Of course, one cannot say that spiders are absolutely harmless. Many people just need to look at arthropods and panic seizes them. Also, the web does not decorate a house or apartment at all.

How to behave when you see a spider?

The first thing you shouldn't do is panic. It will be much easier for you to catch and deal with an uninvited guest if you are calm and cool-blooded. It is important to determine whether a spider is poisonous or harmless. As a rule, most spiders are not dangerous to human health and life, but some species are poisonous. To visually determine which spider is in front of you, carefully examine its appearance; if it is black without hair, with a large belly, and on its back there is a red spot in the shape of an hourglass - it is a black widow. Or on the back of the spider there is a pattern similar to a violin - this is a brown recluse spider. Both of these species are very dangerous to humans.

What not to use for fighting

Do you fight spiders on your property or in your house?

Not really

When exterminating spiders, you should avoid using the following methods:

• Use of ineffective drugs . When choosing a chemical, it is important to ensure that it is intended to control arthropods. Most drugs against flies and mosquitoes can only stupefy the spider, but not kill it.
• Adhesive tapes . Many arthropods live in one place, weaving webs and waiting for their prey. Therefore, catching them with Velcro is practically useless.
• Collecting spiders by hand . Some gardeners prefer to collect adult individuals in jars and then destroy them or transfer them to another place, but this method is ineffective and dangerous. To clear an area of ​​spiders, you have to risk your own health. According to pediatrician Komarovsky, an arthropod bite can be accompanied by severe pain and the development of an allergic reaction.
• Use to deter dead spiders . There is no point in laying out the corpses of arthropods on the site, since this does not affect the behavior of their relatives.

If there are few spiders in the dacha and they do not cause discomfort, there is no need to exterminate them. In nature, arthropods perform an important function by reducing insect populations and protecting plants from pests. This recommendation does not apply to areas with large numbers of spiders. The magazine “Super Summer Resident” recommends: “when a large space is covered with cobwebs, you should contact the sanitary service.”

Options for dealing with spiders depending on location

When exterminating spiders, the main thing is not to go to extremes. Before you sweep all possible remedies from store shelves, assess the scale of the disaster. Much depends on the room and place in which the arachnids have settled.

In a country house

In a country house or in a private house, life without spiders is impossible. But their presence also has its advantages. They will help you get rid of almost all annoying insects (cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, etc.). To protect the room itself from eight-legged “pets”, take care to install mosquito nets on windows and doors with the smallest holes.

Do not forget about external lighting, light attracts mosquitoes and moths, and spiders come after them to prey on them. Try to turn on the lights as little as possible, or replace regular lamps with yellow-light sodium gas-discharge lamps.

On a personal plot

Spiders in the garden or in greenhouses do more good than harm, so it is not worth exterminating them. They help protect seedlings from pests such as aphids, bugs, leaf rollers. If spiders still haunt you, plant peppermint in your garden.

In the flower garden

In the garden and flower garden the situation is the same as in the vegetable garden; there are no problems with spiders, other than cobwebs and a frightening appearance. You can plant the same mint or install an ultrasonic repeller; along with spiders, other insects will also leave your garden.

In a garage or car

For most people, a garage is the same as an attic; all unnecessary things are stored there. A cluttered room is simply a paradise for a spider, and if there are large cracks in the garage, then insects from all over the area will crawl towards you. They can move from the garage to the car, and there are hardly anyone who will appreciate such passengers. The fight scheme is the same:

• thorough cleaning;
• blockage of all cracks and holes;
• treating the premises with chemicals or improvised means.

A spider crawls up or down a wall: a sign

• A spider crawls up your body - the business you are doing will bring you success, harmony and prosperity.
• A spider is crawling down your body - most likely, you will soon experience minor financial difficulties.
• A spider crawls along your right hand - a good job with sufficient income will come your way.
• A spider crawls along your left hand - do not lend money, it may not come back to you.
• A spider crawls along your right leg - a person you will meet soon can give you wealth and prosperity.
• A spider crawls along your left leg - due to quarrels and damaged relationships with loved ones, you risk losing your income.
• A spider crawls across your chest - your health is not in the best condition.
• A spider crawling on your head - a sign foretells pleasant changes for you in the near future, perhaps a meeting with a good person or news.
• A spider crawls along your right shoulder - you risk doing the wrong thing.
• A spider crawls along your left shoulder - extra spending can ruin you.

Spider and signs associated with it

Signs and interpretation:

• The spider crawls across the floor to the left - do not borrow money from anyone in the near future, it may not come back to you.
• A spider crawls across the floor to the right - most likely, your debt will soon be returned or someone will be able to help you financially.
• A spider crawling across the floor towards you means pleasant changes in life, good news.
• A spider crawls across the floor away from you - protect yourself from waste and communication with unpleasant people.

• A spider crawling along the ceiling to the right is a good omen, you will be in abundance, your expenses will not ruin you. The profit will be much greater.
• A spider crawls along the ceiling to the left - a sign that your financial situation will be quite good, but you should still protect yourself from unnecessary waste.
• A spider descending from the ceiling is a bad omen, foreshadowing a financial “hole”: debts, loans, ruin.
• A spider on the wall is a good omen, which tells you that your financial situation will improve in the near future.
• A spider crawling down the wall portends spending, wasting money, problems with debts and losses in gambling.
• A spider crawling along the wall to the right means that you will be able to get good benefits from odd jobs.
• A spider crawls along the wall to the left - a little financial help from loved ones.

Correct interpretation of signs with spiders

• A spider on the bed means betrayal by one of the spouses or possible deception on the part of a loved one.
• A spider on the wall near the bed means that one of the spouses has a rival.
• A spider crawled out from under the bed - deception and betrayal of one of the spouses, a loved one.
• Spider on the pillow - male infidelity
• A spider on the ceiling above the bed - quarrels, problems and scandals caused by the betrayal of spouses.

The spider and the signs it brings

Values:

• A spider crawls up the wall - there will be prosperity, food and peace in the house. All family members will get along.
• A spider crawls down the wall - you will soon be haunted by wastefulness and financial difficulties. Perhaps there will be quarrels in the house.
• Spider on the ceiling - so that peace always reigns in your home, you should make a rearrangement. A spider on the ceiling portends positive changes.

Where the spider crawls: the meaning of folk beliefs
Meanings:

• A spider crawls up your clothes - you will buy yourself new clothes or personal items.
• A spider crawls down your clothes - you will have to lose something or spend a lot of money.
• A spider on your shoulder - soon you will meet an old acquaintance or receive a message from him.
• The spider on the right hand is a sign of the “arrival” of money
• A spider on the left hand is a sign of “spending” money, and not always deliberately.

Signs and beliefs associated with spiders

Preventive actions

To prevent the reappearance of spiders in the apartment and in utility rooms, do not forget about cleanliness - this is the main condition for the absence of uninvited guests; periodically inspect the corners and dark, damp places of the home.

The fight against spiders will be effective if you follow recommendations that have been proven over decades. To destroy and repel pests in an apartment, house or garage, you can use traditional methods, or buy certain chemicals in the store. Don't forget that productive insect control begins with thorough cleaning and minor repairs.

Types of spiders that live in human homes

As mentioned earlier, there are approximately 40 thousand species of spiders in nature. But no more than a dozen seek to settle at home:

Harvesting spider

This is one of the most common “taken to life”. Its distinctive feature is its long legs up to 50 mm. Oval or round body, 2-10 mm in length, most often brownish in color. This species is popularly called the centipede. People are used to being around him and are almost not afraid.

Centipedes do not weave the usual cocoon for eggs, but tie them with several threads according to the principle of a string bag. After each eaten victim, they complete the web, so it does not have a clear structure and looks chaotic.

The visual organs of these arthropods are located in 3 on both sides of the head. Another pair of small eyes is in the middle. The height of the abdomen of the harvest spider when viewed from the side exceeds the size of the body.

Gray and black spiders

Their body color is monochromatic: black or gray. In this regard, arthropods received appropriate names. They love dry, warm places, so they tend to come indoors with the arrival of autumn. The size of the male of these creatures does not exceed 15 mm in length. At the same time, the female can be 2 times larger.

Gray or black spiders weave a small structured web on which they wait for prey, almost without leaving their nest. They hunt small insects that get into the room.

The lifespan of these species is about 2 years. They rarely reproduce at home, leaving offspring only at the end of the life cycle.

Hobo Spider

This species received its name due to the lack of a permanent habitat. He does not build a web, being in constant motion. The tramp is brown in color with black and beige speckles. Its body is no more than 10 mm long, and its legs are 25 mm.

This species of arthropod hunts on the move, quickly attacking its prey while jumping. It injects the poison immediately and eats the prey on the spot. The hobo spider does not stay in the apartment.

White spider

The body of a female spider of this species can reach 15 mm. Males are much smaller. The common white spider is a frequent visitor to residential areas. He has a large web that gives away his presence.

Jumping spider

It has a specific structure of its limbs, thanks to which it jumps and moves even on a vertical slippery surface, like on a window. Small claws and hairs on its legs allow it to cling. His 8 eyes are located in a special way - in 3 rows.

The jumping spider is the only herbivorous spider known to science. He rarely lives indoors. This creature is most often carried into an apartment on clothing.

Almost any species of arthropod living in a given region can enter human habitation.

Spider on the grave: a sign

Many nations have a superstition: if a spider has settled in your house, it means good luck and wealth await you. Therefore, you should not be afraid, it is better to rejoice at the unexpected guest. It is believed that the web they weave absorbs all the negativity that appears in your home, especially if it is located above the front door. There are several other signs associated with the appearance of this arthropod in the house:

1. A cobweb has appeared, but there is no “owner” on it - it means rain.
2. If you get scared when you see a spider, expect bad news.
3. If you find a spider on your clothes, it means an expensive new thing.
4. A spider runs in your direction - you will gain something, from you - you will lose something.
5. If you saw him on the doorstep, expect losses.
6. A web woven over a sleeping place foreshadows failures and illnesses or adultery.
7. A spider descended in front of your nose right from the ceiling - a good omen, expect good guests.
8. Found him in the house at night - unpleasant news.
9. Seeing a spider in the bathroom means reconsider your attitude towards life, throw away old trash and get rid of negative emotions.
10. Killing a spider is bad luck. When you find him, it’s better to make a wish and let him go outside.

To get rid of spiders, it is not enough to simply remove the web; a new one will appear the very next day. The most important thing is to keep the room clean, as well as follow the other recommendations presented. Lonely spiders appearing in the house are not a harbinger of their invasion, so before killing a spider, think about the benefits they bring and simply take it outside.

Do not rush to be afraid of a spider you see on the grave, cross or monument of a person close to you. In this case, the spider can be perceived as a sign - the human soul. If the spider came out and showed itself to you, this is just the desire of the deceased to “talk to you and see you.” Another meaning of a spider on a grave or tombstone is “the soul of the deceased is calm.”

How to remove cobwebs from trees

Before you strategize how to get rid of cobwebs on trees, you need to identify the culprit. In addition to hardworking spiders, caterpillars, moths, and mites can entangle deciduous plantings with cobwebs. Spider mites are the most common pest of fruit and ornamental trees. Its dimensions barely reach 1mm. It forms a web in the form of cloudy films, on which you can see black dots - eggs.

Spider mites do not attack people or animals, as they suck nutrients from plants. It causes great harm to the trees that it has chosen for its residence. The affected areas dry out, which often leads to the death of the plant.

Getting rid of spider mites:

• In case of minor damage, manually collect caterpillars, cocoons, cut off infected leaves and shoots.
• In cases of mass accumulation of the pest on a tree, insecticidal agents are used. Spraying is carried out 3-4 times with an interval of 5 days. For these purposes, the drugs “Decis”, “Confidor”, “Aktara” are used.

Chemical substances

If uninvited guests have completely overwhelmed your home and you need radical measures and an immediate effect, you can resort to insecticide-based chemicals. Aerosols, gels, crayons and liquids - the choice is yours, the main thing is to carefully study the instructions before use.

It is worth approaching work with chemicals with full responsibility; many products are toxic and have a strong unpleasant odor; after treatment, it is better to leave the apartment for a while. Do not use sprays or liquids on the walls of the kitchen or children's room. Carry out all manipulations with chemistry only with gloves and a mask. It is not recommended to use such products for people suffering from asthma and allergies.

In the assortment of anti-spider products, you can find drugs of various brands, which differ in the form of release, the special principle of exterminating insects and the cost.

Raid

The spray can be used to treat both the apartment (corners, baseboards, hatches, windows) and the pests themselves. Together with spiders you will get rid of cockroaches and ants. The effect of the drug lasts up to four weeks.

Raptor for crawling insects

Raptor is a Russian-made product. Has no pungent odor and is valid for up to 6 months. The spray will destroy not only spiders, but also the insects they eat.

Bros

The product in aerosol form effectively fights arthropods and also destroys spider eggs. If the spray hits a spider directly, instant death occurs. Guaranteed validity period – 3 months.

Chalk “Brownie” or “Mashenka”

Both products have proven themselves in the fight against the steppe spider. Chalk is very easy to use and can be purchased at any hardware store. To kill spiders, simply apply the substance to possible infected areas and wait for the result.

Dust Clean House

A well-known product, it comes in powder form. One pack is designed for a room of 10 square meters. m. and remains effective for up to four weeks. It is best to use in tandem with a gel or aerosol of the same brand.

Is it possible to get rid of such neighbors forever?

If unwanted guests have moved into your apartment and are not allowing you access at all, you should think about how to avoid the unpleasant “neighborhood”. Residents of apartment buildings will have to work together to remove spiders, since they easily move from one room to another.

The best way out in such a situation is to call professionals who will carry out pest control and get rid of the problem. During sanitization, you will be asked to leave the premises, taking your pets with you.

Professional pest control helps you quickly get rid of all the insects that have infested your apartment.

Please note that all products used are chemicals, so take the following steps:

• remove all products;
• move the furniture;
• After the specialists leave, do a wet treatment and ventilate the room well to avoid poisoning.

One-time disinfestation is not a panacea. There is a high probability that the spiders will return again after some time. Also, keep in mind that spiders are not insects, so some products may not work on them at all.

What are spiders afraid of?

To choose good protection against unwanted visitors, you should understand the reason for their appearance. The spider moves into the house due to the pollution of the premises, the presence of high humidity and heat in it, which create ideal conditions for the life of the insect. Having determined the provoking factor, you need to use remedies against the invasion of spiders in a private home or their presence on the street. You can fight insects humanely or act more decisively by using poison. Arthropods cannot tolerate certain odors and direct sunlight.

This feature can be taken into account. The spider has a highly developed sense of smell, therefore, in order to scare it away, it is necessary to create unfavorable conditions for the insect.

Unbearable odors

Spiders don't like the smell of peppermint. If this plant is planted in the country, its fragrance will protect against insect penetration. Indoors, you can also place pots on the windowsill with live plants or in the form of bouquets. You can also get rid of arthropods with the aroma of crushed walnut shells or the strong smell of paint or whitewash.

Natural enemies

Spiders have natural enemies. These are mainly birds, flies, wasps, frogs, and fish. They love to hunt small insects and cats. If there is such a pet in the apartment, the spiders will disappear. And the person himself is capable of killing the discovered annoying guest.

Ultrasound

A remedy for spiders in the apartment, such as an electric ultrasonic repeller, helps to cope with the problem. This device is quite effective, but it must be used carefully. You should not be in the room where the device is working, as this can cause harm to yourself.

Electromagnetic repellers

Electromagnetic fumigators against insects that emit special waves are also sold. They have a detrimental effect on arthropods.