As you will learn in our SPIDER CONTROL ARTICLE, the best way to beat this pest and their webs is to treat all the areas they like to nest. The best product for this job is the DELTAMETHRIN. Long lasting and repellent to spiders, it will both kill what's living on your home and prevent new ones from coming around. We recommend doing a good web removal cleanup first using one of our SPIDER WEB REMOVERS first. This will allow you to treat the open areas thoroughly without obstructions.

When spraying, be sure to get up under decking as best as possible, They also like to live in the corners of the home, up under eaves and soffits and around doorways and windows. A light treating in these key areas will go a long way.

Here are direct links to all the information and products mentioned above:

Spider Article:  http://www.brownrecluse.com/brown-recluse-spider-control/spiders-outside

Deltamethrin:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page70.html

Web Removers: http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2121.html

I found your company with a google search.  We have a 55’ ceiling.  Do you have a web remover that will work at that height?

Or any suggestions as to where I could look?

Thank you.

As I'm sure you surmised from our online catalog, the longest WEB REMOVER we have is our 30 FOOT MODEL. People have used this to reach over 30 feet high and I don't know if one is available any longer. There are obvious hazards and problems constructing these poles and I just don't think it's cost effective for the companies who make this line of equipment.

I do know we have suggested some work around's that have helped people in the past and maybe one of these ideas will help you too. The two we've suggested before involve positioning yourself on a high platform, possibly a ladder, and from there using the Web Remover. In one scenario we had a homeowner reach over 40 feet while working from a ladder that was about 10 feet tall. In another the people had a scaffolding platform up almost 20 feet high and from there they were reaching close to 50 feet up. I'm guessing if you have any maintenace done to lights or something else up near the ceiling there could very well be something already at the location that could help achieve this height.

Let us know if you have other questions or concerns; we're just a phone call away at 1-800-877-7290. Remember, the 30 foot pole we have listed has a threaded end and will readily accept paint rollers, window cleaners and a wide range of tools making it handy for anyone needing to maintain a large or tall building.

I have a big problem with spiderwebs in my South Florida screened in pool area.  They seem to like to make their webs on the screens covering the pool and porch areas.  Is there any product I can spray or apply to the screens to repell them?

Thanks.

Areas with moisture, light and structure are ideal for web making spiders. All of these components will attract flying insects many of which are prime food for spiders. If you aren't doing regular pest control in and around this area, I would expect all kind of pest activity since it's such a prime spot for what insects need to thrive. Based on what you're reporting, it sounds like the local pests are finally figuring this out.

The good news is you have lots of options to stop both the spiders and any other pest like roaches and ants which are sure to get active in this area if it's left untreated. I'd say to start with the DELTAMETHRIN. It's odorless, easy to mix and treatments will last 2-3 months. Apply it as a light fan pattern spray using a good PUMP SPRAYER over all surfaces where you see webbing or activity. I also suggest you treat around the home focusing in on the foundation, windows and other points of entry.

If you start seeing activity inside the home, install some SPIDER TRAPS to start. They do a good job of catching foraging pests and can alert you to problems you may have otherwise overlooked. If activity is noted, the Deltamethrin can be applied in this area as well as the BAYGON AEROSOL. All these products can be seen on our SPIDER PRODUCTS PAGE. If you have further questions, give us a call on our toll free at 1-800-877-7290.

Vinyl siding does have  a tendency to attract small insects and promote algae growth just inside the overlapping sections. Spiders will eventually find the activity and move in hoping to harvest some of the insects in the area. There are several sprays we have which can be used to stop both the insects and the spiders. Though none of them will stain, some of the wettable powders can leave a visible residue which can be seen on dark surfaces. If you have dark colored siding, go with the CYPERMETHRIN or the DELTAMETHRIN. Both will dry invisible, work well on spiders and not hurt the siding in any way.

We also recommend taking down any webs you find around the home so the use of a WEB REMOVER can really help. The best procedure is to first remove the webs and then do a good treatment with either the Cypermethrin or Deltamethrin immediately afterwards.

Since spiders will many times nest up under the eaves and soffits, it's important to treat most of the siding on the home. This will require a lot of product to be applied so expect to use 3-4 gallons of finished spray per treatment.

Lastly, vinyl siding has a tendency to promote mold and algae growth. For this reason we recommend spraying it at least once a year with a mold killer/inhibitor like MOLD AND ALGAE KILLER. This will indirectly stop the insect activity which in turn will cut down on the spiders too. If you note a lot of moss, mold or algae growth, take care of it and this in turn will help cut down on all the other insect activity including the spiders.

Here are direct links to the products and information mentioned above:

Cypermethrin:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page18.html

Deltamethrin: http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page70.html

Web Remover:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2121.html

Mold and Algae Killer: http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page1623.html

Spider Control Article: http://www.brownrecluse.com/brown-recluse-spider-control