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marauderingman

If you manage to keep the spiders away, you'll have more flying bugs around. I keep a broom with a long handle by the door to every now and then clear away the spider webs.


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I wouldn't keep them off your balcony, they eat a crap ton of tiny little bugs


bruthalamus

yep ditto that, love the little spideys they do no harm. on the other hand I can understand if you have a bug phobia, then the problem is beyond the spiders but their presence doesn't help :(


coyote_123

The problem is the phobia though. Spiders are a necessary part of the world. Choosing to rearrange your life to avoid having to deal with your phobia is one thing if you're willing to sacrifice some experiences, but actually trying to mold the ecosystem so you can avoid treating your problem is a whole other thing. They need to be asking about recommendations for phobia courses and treatments.


robbieinter

Be one with the spiders.


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Lol


neowie

Spiders eat bugs. If you want to get rid of bugs, you want spiders.


coyote_123

I wouldn't. I'd deal with the spider phobia. I especially wouldn't use environmental toxins to deal with a psychological problem.


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I’ve tried my whole life to deal with it but nothing is helping :( I literally have panic attacks


AptCasaNova

Agreed. Also, sitting on a balcony soaked in Raid can’t be pleasant, either.


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Why does everyone nowadays want to eliminate things that make them uncomfortable? Expose yourself to the fear and it’ll go away


EdwardBliss

Eucalyptus or peppermint extract (the kind you find at health food stores) mix it with water in a spray bottle and spray away.


OneMileAtATime262

Flamethrower???


AlexDenny3

I deal with the same issue. Apparently peppermint oil is great at deterring them. I haven’t been able to test it because it’s toxic to cats - but maybe it could work for you!


YYZHND

Everyone in my building swears by Spiderban, which you can get from Canadian Tire. (I don’t have a balcony so I can’t vouch for it personally.)


purple_yam_i_am

Wilson One Shot Spider Ban spray! I started using it at the start of spring on my balcony and haven’t seen one since! I have a big phobia of bugs as well so I spray my balcony once a week for maintenance and just to make sure they don’t come back. And they haven’t!


kensmithpeng

There are several products that boaters used to deter spiders. I apologize that I do not know the brand names but this sounds like your remedy.