[Heavy_Soul]

Isnt spider season supposed to be over now?

I purchased one of those supersonic plug thinks - reviews were damn good and for first couple of weeks I noticed we didn't get any in the house (we normally get loads) so I presumed it was working.

this last week ive had 5 massive spiders in the house, even noticed one on the pillow next to me the other night after getting up in middle of night.

Any tips for keeping the things out?

[hilly81]

Heavy_Soul, on 15 October 2018 - 07:10 AM, said:

Isnt spider season supposed to be over now?

I purchased one of those supersonic plug thinks - reviews were damn good and for first couple of weeks I noticed we didn't get any in the house (we normally get loads) so I presumed it was working.

this last week ive had 5 massive spiders in the house, even noticed one on the pillow next to me the other night after getting up in middle of night.

Any tips for keeping the things out?

We haven't had many spiders so far although it hasn't really been that cold yet. What we have had this year which we didn't last is loads of woodlice! All mainly around the front door and in the hallway/on the bottom of the stairs. I have probably cleared 25 out in the last week. No idea where they are getting in.

[valemadness]

Conkers or there's a spray called no more spiders that is quite good.

[calvin plummers socks]

Schools in Newham still closed today (2nd week)! Due to spiders

[fishini]

valemadness, on 15 October 2018 - 07:31 AM, said:

Conkers or there's a spray called no more spiders that is quite good.

Conkers are a complete myth as is flushing them down the toilet or plug hole. As they can survive under water and will just climb back out. Why do people want to oust these wonderful creatures out of their houses is beyond me. If we see one in our house either my little boy or myself pick it up and move it so it won't be trodden on. We have never knowingly killed one. My wife tolerates them but won't pick them up

[spireitetoo]

Read it somewhere that during a lifetime,summat like 10 spiders get eaten in ya sleep, eek.

[fishini]

spireitetoo, on 16 October 2018 - 06:40 PM, said:

Read it somewhere that during a lifetime,summat like 10 spiders get eaten in ya sleep, eek.

Yet another myth. What is this fear people have of harmless spiders, creatures that do nothing but good. Spiders worldwide eat between 400 - 800 million tons of insects according to a recent study. The wieght of insects eaten is approximately twice that of the entire human race

This post has been edited by fishini: 16 October 2018 - 08:07 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

Creatures are only welcome in my house if invited. If not they can get to f***.

[calvin plummers socks]

spireitetoo, on 16 October 2018 - 06:40 PM, said:

Read it somewhere that during a lifetime,summat like 10 spiders get eaten in ya sleep, eek.

10 per year I think

[fishini]

calvin plummers socks, on 17 October 2018 - 11:42 AM, said:

10 per year I think

Rubbish

[hilly81]

fishini, on 17 October 2018 - 02:47 PM, said:

Rubbish

https://www.indy100....an-myth-8063761

[Westbars Spireite]

fishini, on 17 October 2018 - 02:47 PM, said:

Rubbish

There's no way of knowing either way.

With your big gob you're probably on 20 a year.

[fishini]

Westbars Spireite, on 17 October 2018 - 07:17 AM, said:

Creatures are only welcome in my house if invited. If not they can get to f***.

Well if you are scared I could always send my 8 year old round to move them out for you

Westbars Spireite, on 17 October 2018 - 05:09 PM, said:

There's no way of knowing either way.

With your big gob you're probably on 20 a year.

All that free organic protein.
It's just dawned on me that seeing as spiders are the best engineers on the planet, they produce the strongest fibre on the planet and are amongst the best hunters on the planet. With all these wonderful attributes I cannot envisage them wanting to go anywhere near your mouth,so you can sleep in peace. However dung beetles are a different proposition altogether. The perfect environment for them

This post has been edited by fishini: 17 October 2018 - 06:19 PM

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

I've noticed far more woodlice this year, too.

But far fewer slugs and snails.

As for spiders, every British variety is harmless and they eat other, far less desirable creepy crawlies. So I just leave 'em to get on with it or, if the Wife gets her knickers in a twist over a particularly big 'un (steady missus...), gently pick it up and put it outside.

[Westbars Spireite]

fishini, on 17 October 2018 - 05:52 PM, said:

Well if you are scared I could always send my 8 year old round to move them out for you


All that free organic protein.
It's just dawned on me that seeing as spiders are the best engineers on the planet, they produce the strongest fibre on the planet and are amongst the best hunters on the planet. With all these wonderful attributes I cannot envisage them wanting to go anywhere near your mouth,so you can sleep in peace. However dung beetles are a different proposition altogether. The perfect environment for them

😂

[Nerima Spireite]

The most common spiders over here are wonderful - little jumping spiders that take care of the mosquitoes -

https://m.youtube.co...h?v=DsGvT2DYJMc

Apparently, some people even keep them as pets!

It’s the poisonous red/yellow centipedes and cockroaches that give me the shivers...and there are spiders here the size of crabs😵

[calvin plummers socks]

fishini, on 17 October 2018 - 02:47 PM, said:

Rubbish

Ah apologies - seems it's 8 a year

[fishini]

calvin plummers socks, on 18 October 2018 - 09:06 AM, said:

Ah apologies - seems it's 8 a year

Still rubbish

[calvin plummers socks]

fishini, on 18 October 2018 - 10:01 AM, said:

Still rubbish

You seem very adamant

[Westbars Spireite]

calvin plummers socks, on 18 October 2018 - 01:21 PM, said:

You seem very adamant

No one knows basically.