Cellar spiders belong to the sub order araneomorphae which contains approximately 1500 species divided into 80 genera.
Cellar spider repellent.
Use a broom or vacuum to remove webs egg sacs and spiders.
White vinegar spider killer 1 part vinegar 1 part water spray bottle.
Spiders hate many of these oils and they are one of the best forms of pest control for spiders since they act as natural repellents.
Remove vegetation within eight feet of the perimeter of your home.
Using the strong smell of peppermint oil vinegar and some other herbs this works effectively towards creating a shield to protect the house from the unwanted entry of the spiders.
Incorporate as much cedar into your house as possible fill your closet with cedar hangers or keep your clothes in a cedar chest.
Peppermint spider spray 1 3 cup white vinegar 1 1 2 cups of water 10 drops peppermint essential oil 1 tablespoon dish soap glass spray bottle.
Reduce the spider s food sources by using insect prevention and control measures.
Cellar spiders or pholcidae are often confused with harvestmen and crane flies as they are also called daddy long legs.
An added bonus is that your house will smell minty fresh.
The star brite natural spider repellent is a small easy to use a spray bottle that is formulated natural ingredients for the safety of the house.
Most bugs including spiders hate mint.
To help control cellar spiders follow these tips.
In order to protect their eggs from predators the adult female cellar spiders encase the eggs in silk webs.
Diy spider repellent spray peppermint spray for spiders 5 10 drops of any of the above essential oils such as peppermint essential oil or a combination of the oils tsp dish soap 12 oz of distilled water.
Cedar wood acts as an excellent spider repellent.
We also suggest hiding cedar blocks inside dressers drawers and other small spaces spiders may dwell in.
Keep outdoor lights off or switch to yellow sodium vapor lights to keep from attracting other pests that spiders might feed on.
You can use peppermint sprays by mixing peppermint oil with a few other ingredients and spraying them around your cellar or directly on spiders if you see any to eliminate them faster.
Mint is a great natural pest repellent.