You can buy spider sprays. They stink. They poison your pets. And spiders just walk over them sometimes. They are surprisingly tough.
Diatomaceous earth is a dust that shreds spider exoskeletons. Sprinkle it in cracks. It’s like walking on broken glass for them. But it’s safe for you. Just don’t breathe the dust. That would be bad.
Glue traps work too. But they catch everything. That includes bugs you like. It’s a bit sadistic. You’ll find a trapped spider staring at you. Avoid eye contact.
The Zen Approach
Look, you’ll never have a spider-free home. It’s impossible. They are the invisible roommates of every house on Earth.
Instead of total war, aim for a truce. Keep your home dry. Keep it clean. Block their entrances. And when you see one, just say, “Yeah, I see you.”
Spiders are more scared of you than you are of them. That’s a fact. You are a giant, stomping monster from their perspective. You are Godzilla. They are just a hairy little architect who built a web in the wrong place.
So grab that cup. Channel your inner bug-wrangler. And remember: the spiders you kick out today are the ones eating the flies tomorrow. Or not. Whatever. Your home, your rules.