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How do I deter spiders from building webs across the sidewalks or doorways?

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Get some peppermint oil and mix it with some water and spray it around your doorways. They hate the smell. You can do the same with lemongrass oil for mosquitoes.

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Will lemon scented bleach kill wolf spiders?

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It's more of a repellent than a killer. Since I switched to lemon bleach cleaners, I've seen a drastic reduction in my unwanted visitors indoors. I also spray bleach around my door frames at night to keep them out.

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Can I sprinkle lime on my garden to kill wolf spiders?

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It won't kill them, but it can serve as a repellent. Lime-scented washing detergent would work as well. Also, another repellent is peppermint oil, peppermints, or anything peppermint-scented. Any citrus rind works as well.

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Why should I kill them? They are vital pest controllers and make great pets.

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That is just personal preference and opinion. This guide was created for those who wish to eliminate said types of spiders due to disgust or arachnophobia.

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Will a Goliath bird eater get rid of wolf spiders?

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I'm not really sure. They are known to eat small rodents and birds, but maybe not other spiders. Plus, Goliath Bird Eaters are way more dangerous than wolf spiders, so make sure you have plenty of protective gear and anti-venom on hand if you pick this method.

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Will cinnamon oil kill wolf spiders?

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Not really, it just might attract them because of the sweeteners in the cinnamon.

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Will cats kill a spider?

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My cat likes to "play" with wolf spiders; she will smack them around, and eventfully they die because her claws are very sharp. Sometimes she pounces on them, which kills the smaller ones fairly quickly.

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