mamajumps 0 #1 August 7, 2008 How do I get rid of them???? I am absolutely terrified of any spiders, but these that are as big as my hand, literrally give me panic attacks. I killed two last night by drowing them in spray cleaner (thats as close as I can get). Then laying in bed I saw another scurry up the wall that was a good 5 inches in diameter. My house is super clean, and I have a dog and a cat in the house (I always thought having animals around kept certain kinds of pests out). I don't know what too do, I almost slept in my car last night, just becuase I know there are not any in there.... sounds crazy, but my fear of spiders is that bad....HELP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #2 August 7, 2008 QuoteI almost slept in my car last night, just becuase I know there are not any in there.... did you check under the seats ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #3 August 7, 2008 Quote Quote I almost slept in my car last night, just becuase I know there are not any in there.... did you check under the seats ? Your not helping.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #4 August 7, 2008 Quote How do I get rid of them???? I am absolutely terrified of any spiders, but these that are as big as my hand, literrally give me panic attacks. I killed two last night by drowing them in spray cleaner (thats as close as I can get). Then laying in bed I saw another scurry up the wall that was a good 5 inches in diameter. My house is super clean, and I have a dog and a cat in the house (I always thought having animals around kept certain kinds of pests out). I don't know what too do, I almost slept in my car last night, just becuase I know there are not any in there.... sounds crazy, but my fear of spiders is that bad....HELP! They typically lay their eggs in dark places where there is a lot of microscopic biological activity for their young to feast on. These are usually couches, beds, and under toilet seats. So, you'll find them there a lot of the time. Just let them live. They take care of the mites and things that spread disease."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #5 August 7, 2008 Quote Quote How do I get rid of them???? I am absolutely terrified of any spiders, but these that are as big as my hand, literrally give me panic attacks. I killed two last night by drowing them in spray cleaner (thats as close as I can get). Then laying in bed I saw another scurry up the wall that was a good 5 inches in diameter. My house is super clean, and I have a dog and a cat in the house (I always thought having animals around kept certain kinds of pests out). I don't know what too do, I almost slept in my car last night, just becuase I know there are not any in there.... sounds crazy, but my fear of spiders is that bad....HELP! They typically lay their eggs in dark places where there is a lot of microscopic biological activity for their young to feast on. These are usually couches, beds, and under toilet seats. So, you'll find them there a lot of the time. Just let them live. They take care of the mites and things that spread disease. I know spiders are theoretically good to have around, but I cant stand being afraid to sleep with the lights off becuase of these damn things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #6 August 7, 2008 They're pretty harmless, like that one behind you right nowYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #7 August 7, 2008 Quote They're pretty harmless, like that one behind you right now Your not funny.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 August 7, 2008 Quote Quote They're pretty harmless, like that one behind you right now Your not funny.... The itsy bitsy spider . . . crawled up Mamajumps leg . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #9 August 7, 2008 Quote Quote Quote They're pretty harmless, like that one behind you right now Your not funny.... The itsy bitsy spider . . . crawled up Mamajumps leg . . . Screw you Turtle..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #10 August 7, 2008 Get one of those hand-held vacuums to suck up the spiders and keep every nook and cranny of your house clean ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #11 August 7, 2008 Quote Get one of those hand-held vacuums to suck up the spiders and keep every nook and cranny of your house clean ... But it's so much more fun with the floor vacs - you can hear them crunce when they go through the impeller.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #12 August 7, 2008 QuoteGet one of those hand-held vacuums to suck up the spiders and keep every nook and cranny of your house clean ... good idea I use a shop vac to keep the daddy long legs and thier webs off my patioYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #13 August 7, 2008 Quote Get one of those hand-held vacuums to suck up the spiders and keep every nook and cranny of your house clean ... Think I can find one with a 5 ft long handle? I dont think I could get any closer than that too them... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #14 August 7, 2008 Quote But it's so much more fun with the floor vacs - you can hear them crunce when they go through the impeller. Eeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!Yucky! Bad Turtle! No weinee or beer on a stick for you today. It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #15 August 7, 2008 Quote Quote Quote How do I get rid of them???? I am absolutely terrified of any spiders, but these that are as big as my hand, literrally give me panic attacks. I killed two last night by drowing them in spray cleaner (thats as close as I can get). Then laying in bed I saw another scurry up the wall that was a good 5 inches in diameter. My house is super clean, and I have a dog and a cat in the house (I always thought having animals around kept certain kinds of pests out). I don't know what too do, I almost slept in my car last night, just becuase I know there are not any in there.... sounds crazy, but my fear of spiders is that bad....HELP! They typically lay their eggs in dark places where there is a lot of microscopic biological activity for their young to feast on. These are usually couches, beds, and under toilet seats. So, you'll find them there a lot of the time. Just let them live. They take care of the mites and things that spread disease. I know spiders are theoretically good to have around, but I cant stand being afraid to sleep with the lights off becuase of these damn things. Forgot to add - the underside of desks. Lots of microbial growth for the baby spider so mom and dad spiders stay there too."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #16 August 7, 2008 Quote Quote Get one of those hand-held vacuums to suck up the spiders and keep every nook and cranny of your house clean ... Think I can find one with a 5 ft long handle? I dont think I could get any closer than that too them... Probably not one with a 5 ft. long handle but ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #17 August 7, 2008 Ok, no more messing with you. I think the important thing is knowing what you're dealing with. So here's a little research: CLICK ME!"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #18 August 7, 2008 Quote Ok, no more messing with you. I think the important thing is knowing what you're dealing with. So here's a little research: CLICK ME! I have someone coming out to treat for them on the 14th. Gonna really put me in a pinch... as I totally live on a budget... but what else can I do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #19 August 7, 2008 Just get a few of these and the kids will also have a new type of entertainment too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #20 August 7, 2008 Quote Just get a few of these and the kids will also have a new type of entertainment too! Praying mantis are cool ass bugs!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #21 August 7, 2008 and are you sure it's not a wolf spider? them bitches eat roaches! and extermination of spideys doesn't seem to work well due to their "design" spiders Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #22 August 7, 2008 Why dont you make up 'Woodspider look-a-like' lure and train the Cat to hunt and destroy the spiders. I trained our cat with a furry mouse on a string. He went out and killed every RAT in sight. Which was good except he kept placing them outside the front door. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #23 August 7, 2008 Its stuff like this that makes me really glad I don't live in Florida- land of hurricanes and giant bugs! Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sriddy 0 #24 August 7, 2008 Kinda makes you wonder how many crawl in your mouth at night while you're sleeping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #25 August 7, 2008 if you have a 5 inch spider in your house, i think you owe us a picture. we have gray hairy spiders that i've seen as big as 1 1/2 inches in my garage, but they are slways too fast for me to get a picture. they are scary, if i saw a 5 inch spider, i think i would have to move. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
