I don't like 'em, but won't kill.......

Oh yuk!

I have the mother and father of all spiders in the shed. My fault, 'cos although I don't like 'em, I won't kill them. A biggie was razzing round the house a while ago and it had to go. So, me being me, I put it in the shed (cos it was raining!)

I went into the shed to get a plant pot and there it was, about 2X its original size - even stood up to face me. However, as long as I can see 'em, not too bad. Trouble was, when I went to put things away, there s/he was again, accompanied by yet another, just as big.

Mice I have caught with my hands and released, but ask me to do the same with a biggie spider - no way......

Gwyn

Re: I don't like 'em, but won't kill.......

Gwyn - why not try this product, spray under sinks at back and doorway
Wont kill them, they just wont enter
There is a pleasant smell at start which quickly fades
Price £3.97 includes postage - to the right at Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/household-s-...o+more+spiders
You may see a couple after spraying as they want to get away

Re: I don't like 'em, but won't kill.......

Thanks, Patsy. I truly don't like killing anything, just because I don't like it. I had a mini-invasion of ants, but they can be deterred by wiping your working surfaces with neat vinegar - works a treat!

Gwyn

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Gwyn I could never kill a spider. Sounds like it's a big un. Maybe it's wants to be your pet spider

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I'm glad you don't kill them. I love spiders, they're fascinating to watch.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Myra, but no way! As long as I can see where they are - fine.

I always say to my grandchildren when they scream when a bee comes close 'and how big is that bee and how big are you?'

If only they knew what Nana's like with spiders.......

Gwyn

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GW, I had a biggie last year in my lavender and it had the most beautiful webs. Unfortunately, bees were often the victims, but that's nature, red in tooth and claw!

Gwyn

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Spiders are our friends and do much good as they eat flies.I always catch them for Mrs P and put them outside somewhere

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I don't kill then either, I have a 'catcher' with a long handle handmade of clear perspex, a square 'box' which tapers to a triangle at the handle. You place the box bit over the spider and it has a sliding door which you close and the spider is inside. You can then put it wherever you wish.

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I never kill spiders either ... They do good by catching flies.

I catch them and throw them outside. It isn't hard to do and you don't have to touch them. Just put a glass over them and slide a piece of card or something under it.

Carry outside and release.