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There's a spider about 3cm big, but I'm terrified of it. How do I get rid of it without freaking out?

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Whack it quickly. Just close your eyes, take a deep breath and slam it with a flyswatter. I'm facing the same thing now. Good luck!

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Can alcohol help keeping spiders away?

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Not really, unless you pour it on them directly. If it's a really strong type of alcohol, it may actually poison them upon direct contact.

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What if the spider's web is big and I don't want to touch it?

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Use a vacuum cleaner with a tube attachment. It will suck up the spider's web, and the spider too if it's on the web.

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What if I am afraid that it might run and the crawl on me if I miss?

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Just wear clothes that cover your skin -- long sleeves and long pants. If you don't show skin, they can still crawl on you, but they can't bite you.

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I have spiders living in my mailbox. How do I get rid of them?

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Try using a homemade spider spray or deterrent. Clean the mailbox out thoroughly, then apply the spider spray. You may also want to add a deterrent, such as tea tree oil. For best result, plan on reapplying the spray and deterrent every so often, as they will become less effective over time.

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What if the spider is too high on the wall?

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The best thing to do is to spray it. But if you have very high walls then you could either step up on a chair or get a nozzle and attach it to the spray

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What if it's in my clothes pile on the floor?

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Simply remove each item slowly and shake each item of clothing vigorously at an arms length away from you. When you find the spider, trap it and release it outside.

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How do I kill it if its big?

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Use a shoe, newspaper or other item to smoosh it.

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How do I catch it without going near it, because when I vacuum it up, I have to go near it to take it out and put it in the bin.

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Hairspray will do the trick. You can also ask a friend who isn't afraid.

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A giant spider is hiding in my bathroom. How do I get rid of it?

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One night, just stay up and try to stop the spider. When you do, trap it under a glass/clear plastic cup or bowl, so you can easily see if you got it. Slide a piece of paper over the bowl top to stop the spide getting out until you've moved it. Then place it outside, back into the garden or yard. It'll find a new home.

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How do you give yourself the confidence to kill a spider?

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The first step is to realize that you are much bigger and stronger than the little eight legged creature. The tiny spiders are much more scared of a big human than you are of them. Most of them are harmless, and actually very helpful in removing household insects. In the end, it is just a little spider, so pop a container over it, slide a piece of paper over the container hole and drop the spider back outside into the natural world; no killing needed.

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If I catch the spider but I want to keep it, where can I put it?

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Add one inch of soil to a large glass mason jar. Drill holes in the cap, making sure they are large enough to provide air flow, but not so big that the spider can fit through them. Once your spider has been placed in his new habitat, search online for what type of food he eats and feed him daily by removing the cap and adding the food. Always make sure that the spider is not underneath the cap before opening.

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How can I kill a pregnant spider?

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Poisoning the spider with bug spray should work.

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I have a recliner and a big spider is in it and can't see it. What can I do?

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Wait until night when the spider will likely come out. Get spider spray, newspaper, and a big bowl. Put the paper on the floor near the spider when you see him, then place a bowl over him so he is captured. You can then choose to release him outside or use the spray to kill him.

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What if you have spider eggs and you don't know where they are; what do you do?

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Call pest control if you're worried about spiders.

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How do I kill a spider if it's upside down?

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You can just squish it, and get a broom to sweep it outside of your home.

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Can I just use vinegar and water to make a spray?

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Yes, vinegar is very acidic and will reach their inner organs through their trachea holes. You can also spray the mixture around the house and in small holes where spiders would hide.

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What if I'm scared of spiders?

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Then I would recommend using some of the methods in this article that don't require you to touch or get close to the spider, like vacuuming.

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How do I kill a spider if it's in a tight corner over a multitude of stuff?

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A spray would be the most effective way of killing it. If you don't want to kill it, scare it out of the corner and use a glass/cup to trap it.

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I have a giant house spider under a cup in my bedroom. How do I kill it?

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Slide a piece of paper underneath the cup and carefully lift both paper and cup, trapping the spider inside. Then take it outside to release it. Or you could just leave the cup on the floor for a few days and the spider will die.

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How do you get rid of spiders in a shed?

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If it's extremely infested, call an exterminator and have him deal with it, if not, then spray some vinegar and some pesticides on the walls.

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I live at a lake. These tiny spiders are on the outside of my house facing the lake. Their tiny webs are everywhere. How do I get rid of them?

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Do you have a good working vacuum cleaner? Grab your vacuum and switch to nozzle. The vacuum should eat up all of the webs, including the spiders themselves.

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What if it is on my vacuum and I'm sacred that it will jump on me? It is on the bottom of the vacuum, what do I do?

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Let the bug go far from the vacuum, then suck it up! If it likes the spot just blast it with spray and you will be okay.

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I just found a spider in my panty drawer. What should I do?

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Make or buy an anti-spider repentant.The spiders will smell a disgusting smell and want to leave.

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There are tons of spiderwebs in my house. How do I get rid of them?

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Use a vacuum cleaner, and empty the bag outside in case you suck up any spiders along with the webs.

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I have found 2 brown widows inside my home in 3 days. How many should I expect to have?

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They could be a male and female; you can spot the female because it is normally bigger then the male. If so, you could also expect little spiders; many won't reach maturity though as other spiders and bugs will eat them. Clean the house thoroughly to remove any extra spiders and wear gloves before touching webs or putting your hands inside dark holes, shoes, boots and other areas the spiders might be.

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We've had small black spiders in the house from time to time they don't look like widows, what are they?

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They are probably house spiders, and they likely won't hurt you. Trap the spider and set it free if you can.

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