topic Re: Cobwebs, outside in Home

Cobwebs, outside

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:13:30 GMT

Holy smokes, I do not remember cob webs being so bad. We sprayed (home defense product) around the foundation for bugs/insects but that did not seem to do much good.

Any advice on what else to use would be appreciated.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

skatting44 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:18:13 GMT

I used some of the Zevo spray that has cinnamon oil in it. You can also buy some dry sachets

Re: Cobwebs, outside

AuntG — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:21:23 GMT

It's mosquitoes in my area - no repellent will stop them from biting.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

pupwhipped — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:24:08 GMT

Embrace them and leave them up for Halloween decorations. 🎃That's what I do.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

Mz iMac — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:27:23 GMT

Spraying the foundation will do no good when it comes to spiders.

Spiders travel by swinging from a web strand from one object to another. Baby spiders literally travel by air on a web as both are lighter than air.

The ground travelling spiders do not make "cob webs" on objects. Their webs are usually on the ground covering their hideout to catch their meals.

I would contact an exterminator for their advice on how to prevent spiders inside your home. The stuff they use depends on the type of spider that making the cob webs.

Depending on the part of country you live & the spiders surroundings, spiders act differently Most adapt quickly.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:38:49 GMT

@Mz iMac Thanks for the explanation, guess I'll hit the yellow pages for an exterminator....I live in a rural area, there is no one local.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

rms1954 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:51:38 GMT

I know' I hate them and I am constantly wiping them off with a broom.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

vcvc — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:59:29 GMT

I can only speak from experience on subject of spiders inside.Spiders avoid peppermint. I buy the essential oil of peppermint and place on cotton ball in corners of house. I haven't seen any since then. Hope this helps

Re: Cobwebs, outside

BunSnoop — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:39:21 GMT

We have so many outside too. I think our problem is that we've hardly had any rain to "wash them away"!

Re: Cobwebs, outside

Mz iMac — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:53:15 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I know' I hate them and I am constantly wiping them off with a broom.

@rms1954

You reminded me of my mother. She would take a pillow case, put it over the broom, then sweep the cobwebs from the ceiling corners in each room of the house. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen the webs in a floor corner. Maybe my mom got to those first w/the vacuum.

Re: Cobwebs, outside

rms1954 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:34:25 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
I know' I hate them and I am constantly wiping them off with a broom.
@rms1954

You reminded me of my mother. She would take a pillow case, put it over the broom, then sweep the cobwebs from the ceiling corners in each room of the house. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen the webs in a floor corner. Maybe my mom got to those first w/the vacuum.

Too bad she didn't have one of those Campenelli microfiber dusters that have an extendable reach!

Re: Cobwebs, outside

Judaline — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:39:16 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
@Mz iMac wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
I know' I hate them and I am constantly wiping them off with a broom.
@rms1954

You reminded me of my mother. She would take a pillow case, put it over the broom, then sweep the cobwebs from the ceiling corners in each room of the house. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen the webs in a floor corner. Maybe my mom got to those first w/the vacuum.
Too bad she didn't have one of those Campenelli microfiber dusters that have an extendable reach!

Yeah, just try and get that cobweb off the microfibre.