http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/spidercontrol Questions tagged with 'spidercontrol' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:27:40 -0800 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:27:40 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/114113/Help%2Dme%2Ddefeat%2Da%2Dspider%2Dinfestation I live in a 15th floor condo. We get tons and tons of spiders on our balconies, windows, everything. Right now it's winter, so there are no spiders, only their little cocoons, which are everywhere. How can I get rid of these cocoons before they hatch, and hopefully disuade the spiders from coming back? I'd prefer not to use anything (overly) toxic, as I have small children. <br> I have to sweep the spiderwebs practically every day in the summer, or I can't use our balcony. And, right now there are so many little spider cocoons I'm afraid of what's going to happen when the weather gets warm and they hatch. <br> <br> Is there something I can spray on the cocoons so they won't hatch? Will scraping them off with a stick or something do the job?<br> <br> Even if I get rid of the cocoons, is there something I can spray on my windows and balconies that will help keep spiders off? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.114113 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:27:40 -0800 pests spidercontrol zachawry http://ask.metafilter.com/93161/natural%2Dindoor%2Dspider%2Dcontrol%2Dsuggestions What are some natural spider repellents I can use in the house? Google searching leads me to believe that there are a number of essential oils that might be effective, but do you have any first-hand experience? With which ones? How to apply? Any other natural cures that I won't mind putting around my house? Also, are there certain things that attract spiders that I should avoid having around? I know they are generally harmless, but they make me so uneasy. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.93161 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:03:00 -0800 spidercontrol spiders foxinthesnow