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If you like to spend some time relaxing outdoors, the last thing you want to see is a big spider nearby. Even though spiders are really helpful, we know they’re still pretty frightening when they get too close. While you’ll never be able to completely get rid of spiders outside, there are still so many things you can try to keep them away. Keep reading for a ton of helpful ideas for keeping your patio clean and safe!
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QuestionHow do I keep spiders away from the outside of my house?Luke Lewis is a Pest Management Expert and the Founder and President of Native Pest Management. Luke has led his company for over 7 years and specializes in pet-friendly and eco-friendly pest control, termite control, and lawn care. Native Pest Management was named as one of Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies in America. Luke holds both BS and MS degrees from the University of Florida and is a graduate of UF's Pest Management University.Installing screening around a patio will also greatly reduce the number of flying insects that act as food sources for the spiders, so you should definitely try that before taking other drastic measures.
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- Spiders aren’t aggressive and they’ll usually only bite if they’re provoked or make accidental contact with your skin. [28] X Research sourceThanks
- Although you may have seen them recommended elsewhere, electronic repellents do not work on spiders. [29] X Research sourceThanks
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- If you’re bitten by a spider while you're cleaning your patio, try to see what the spider looks like and call a doctor to get advice. [30] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ Luke Lewis. Pest Management Expert. Expert Interview. 21 June April 2022.
- ↑ https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7442.html
- ↑ https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/spiders-brown-recluse-black-widow-and-other-common-spiders.html
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- ↑ Luke Lewis. Pest Management Expert. Expert Interview. 21 June April 2022.
- ↑ https://extension.umn.edu/insect-relatives/spiders
- ↑ Luke Lewis. Pest Management Expert. Expert Interview. 21 June April 2022.
- ↑ https://sunshineandplay.com/how-to-keep-spiders-out-of-patio-furniture/
- ↑ https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7442.html
- ↑ https://extension.umn.edu/insect-relatives/spiders
- ↑ https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/lawn-care-7-202/
- ↑ Luke Lewis. Pest Management Expert. Expert Interview. 21 June April 2022.
- ↑ https://cchp.ucsf.edu/sites/g/files/tkssra181/f/Spiders_FCCH_IPM.pdf
- ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/pest-free-patio-outdoor-entertaining/2021/04/23/2525e602-a11b-11eb-a774-7b47ceb36ee8_story.html
- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/spiders-in-the-home-5-512/
- ↑ https://cchp.ucsf.edu/sites/g/files/tkssra181/f/Spiders_FCCH_IPM.pdf
- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7442.html
- ↑ https://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/ultrasonicdevices.shtml
- ↑ https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/spiders-in-the-home-5-512/
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