House wide spider elimination suggestions?

Question

I live in southeastern Wisconsin (USA) and have recently been over-run by spiders. I know they do more good than harm, but walking my face into webbing while trying to get to the coffee pot first thing in the AM means they have to go!

Since I'm going to be re-carpeting the entire house the first week of August, I thought that would be the ideal time to also attack the spider problem.

Does anyone have any experience with any of the 'bug bombs' or any other spider eliminators that are on the market? Could you please let me know what you thought of their effectiveness? Or any other great ideas?

Also, I have five house rabbits...I'm leery of using any of the 'ultrasonic' devices since I'm not sure how THEY would react to it. (The bunnies are going to the sitters while I do the carpet - they'll be gone for a week so I can set off bombs if that's the method that works the best).

Thanks in advance for any advise!

Answer 1

I would use bug bombs. Make sure to turn off the hotwater heaters if they have a flame, and any pilot lights in the house, or the gas from the bombs can cause an explosion.

Answer 2

The bug bombs work great. Just make sure you get enough to ensure every room is covered or exposed to the bomb. Also make sure you leave them undisturbed for at least the recommended time. I am sure you already know to air out throughly (after treatment) and cover anything you do not want exposed (food stuffs; yours and your pets).

I agree with your reluctance to use the ultrasonic devices. Animals cannot tell us when they are in discomfort and I would rather err on the side of safety.^

Answer 3

TEMPO.  It is safe for the house and outside. It kills crickets, mosquitos, spiders and any other pests you don't want.



You mix it into a gal sprayer and spray the exterior of your house first, then the inside.  it'll also be safe for your other pets and kids too.

Answer 4

Call a local pest control company, tell them you dont have the money for professional services but want to know what you can use DIY. They will also tell you that the ultrasonic devises are just hunks of plastic. they dont work.

Answer 5

I'd use the bombs, then follow up in cracks and crevaces with a more direct spray.