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Draxis

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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #30 on: October 05, 2013, 06:38:20 am »

The spiders at my house seem to enjoy building webs across doorways, fenceposts, and even trees that are 20 feet apart - all at head height.  Anyone know why they do this, and how they can go sideways like that?
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #31 on: October 05, 2013, 07:05:12 am »

Fear not, good spider-fearing people, I come bearing my mightiest insect/arachnid-slaying weapon.

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« Reply #32 on: October 05, 2013, 07:07:53 am »

Here's another good thing to have on hand as well. Reuse a spray bottle, fill it up with apple cider vinegar and coconut oil (I guess a 1:1 distribution works; I also advise getting the natural kind of coconut oil (costs a bit more, but should be more effective; not to mention said oil also has other health benefits aside (look up some of them (including for the apple cider vinegar; especially for the flu season, and recipes that use it to maximize it's use/effectiveness))), and spray it where insects and spiders frequent. It'll act like a repellant, as well as a slick surface for (not) climbing across, limiting where they can go in the process.

Also, if you want to slow down or stop a spider, spray that on them directly, and take a shot.

So far, it's been effective against the hand-spiders around my house, and kept the ant and roach population out of my business.

Furthermore, to adjust it's effectiveness, or to clean the nozzle, leave it out in the sun. The low melting point of the coconut oil should make keeping the sprayer spraying not a problem.

Just remembered, minor caution: It won't leave the best odor behind when used, especially as a repellant. So don't go crazy spraying it all over the place. Same goes about leaving behind an oily residue (can make a tile/linoleum floor slippery).
« Last Edit: October 05, 2013, 07:22:26 am by Itnetlolor »
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #33 on: October 05, 2013, 07:13:05 am »

You are all horrible people.
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #34 on: October 05, 2013, 11:54:38 am »

Solifugates. Anyone seen Solifugates? I know they're not technically spiders, but they're way cool arachnids.
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #35 on: October 05, 2013, 09:43:31 pm »

it's time to move all of the spider talk and pictures to this thread.
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #36 on: October 05, 2013, 09:53:49 pm »

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Immediately, this made me wonder if it'd be possible to fill up a spray bottle with spider-booze or something. Y'know, why should people have all the fun?
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #38 on: October 05, 2013, 10:53:37 pm »

Wow. That third picture... it's just amazing.
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Re: Spiders? Spiders.
« Reply #39 on: October 05, 2013, 10:56:58 pm »

it's time to move all of the spider talk and pictures to this thread.
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« Reply #40 on: November 30, 2013, 03:35:58 pm »

I have somewhat bad arachnophobia. Any tips on avoiding spiders?
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« Reply #41 on: November 30, 2013, 05:08:12 pm »

Not posting in this thread?
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« Reply #42 on: November 30, 2013, 05:12:22 pm »

Not posting in this thread?
I meant in real life. I can always ignore this thread, and people have been spoiler-ing images so far.
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« Reply #43 on: November 30, 2013, 05:21:10 pm »

Hmmmm... I'd suggest poisoned flies, but that would be loads of work. Besides, where do you encounter spiders in everyday life? I can't even remember the last time I saw one ;)
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« Reply #44 on: November 30, 2013, 05:27:35 pm »

Whatever you do, don't kill them. They're like wasps in that regard, killing them will only attract more spiders.

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