January 19, 2009
Spider Droppings
Spider droppings can become quite a mess. They will accumulate below nest locations and can be quite large even when produced from relatively small spiders. Cleaning these droppings will enable you to readily identify new infestations as well as help prevent any damage this highly acidic waste can cause. Most any cleaner will clean the surface; be sure to keep these droppings off cars, boats, painted surfaces and pretty much anything you don't want permanently stained.
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vicki @ 6:35 am
I find small round black circles in my bathroom, as if someone had dipped a small pencil in ink and stamped cicles on the sink. Could this be spider poo?We have downlighters in the ceiling going into the loft space. Thanks
Support @ 10:09 pm
What you're describing sounds exactly like spider poo. I suggest you get up to the ceiling and do some inspection to see if there are any routes of entry to the loft space. I would then get them treated with Drione Dust if they cannot be sealed. This way no spiders will be able to move through the cracks and this should resolve the issue.
Ashley @ 6:49 am
I work for a marina and the biggest complaint from our members is spider poo all over the boats. People who are at their boat often do not experience the same problem as those who only check on their boat occasionally however I have seen a few boats ruined by the issue. Do you have any suggestions (without chemical use) to solved this growing problem?
Support @ 7:28 am
I keep a boat under a covered dock and this is a huge problem. I have found a combination of three things can solve the issue.
1) This first process is purely mechanical and involves no treatments. Get one of our Web Removers and physically remove the spider webs above the boats on a weekly basis. They can be seen here: http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2121.html
and here:
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2122.html
2) This next option involves a repellent. This is completely organic and not a "chemical" I like to spray it onto the Webremover head as I'm using it so the repellent is applied right on top of where spiders have been living. It can also be used as a "spray" and applied anywhere spiders are active. Again, it's completely organic and won't be a problem for fish or wildlife. The product isn't a pesticide and doesn't have registration numbers so anyone can use it. The Web Eliminator can be seen here:
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page69.html
We sell this a lot to boat owners and marinas as it's a safe, non toxic option for annoying spider activity.
3) Lastly, a good chemical treatment option is a new aerosol that actually goes on "dry". I use it on my boat to stop the spiders and all it takes is a light pass like hair spray when using. The product is odorless, lasts 2-4 weeks and goes on dry making it ideal for boats. It can be seen here:
http://www.bugspray.com/item/phantom_aerosol.html
If you still have questions or concerns, give us a call toll free at 1-800-877-7290 and one of our Tech Reps should be able to further assist.
Jonathan
http://www.bugspray.com
Paula @ 10:45 am
I have white siding, and a major spider population on my covered front porch. There is a ton of spider poo everywhere! How do I clean it? I have tried everything!
Support @ 1:35 pm
@Paula: Cleaning the droppings off can be done with a brush and some detergent. But in the end, the best approach is to get rid of the spiders. With a combination of our Web Remover and some Deltamethrin Spray, you can both remove the webs and spray to keep the spider from coming back which will last a month or so per treatment.
case @ 2:46 pm
@Paula: Do these poo stains look like tar, and in some cases like ink? Curious if I have seen the same thing on white vinyl siding. I thought maybe it was mold.
Support @ 6:00 pm
@case: In fact they do look like ink spots! I never really thought about it this way but I get them on my boat and now that you mention it, I'm sure it's what you're seeing on your siding. I have dealt with it on house siding before but it was always running and not a round blotch like what I see on the boat. And one thing about mold compared to the spider droppings is that the mold will be inconsistent and not completely uniform in texture. The droppings will definitely be very solid in color.
SLD @ 2:27 am
I was sitting on the patio of a fine restaurant this evening trying to enjoy a glass of wine when suddenly a streak of black appeared out of nowhere & ran down the lip & sides of my glass. It was as though a bird had pooped, but it was not nearly the amount or consistency of bird poo. It looked like thinner black ink. When it contacted the wine, it started to dissipate into it. I looked above my seat, which was under an overhang, & saw a large black spider with long, spindly legs & a bulbous body. Is it possible that this spider had pooped in my drink??? I immediately got a new glass of wine & went inside to enjoy it. Is spider poop toxic if injested in a large quantity (not that I have that issue, just curious!)?
Support @ 7:41 am
@SLD: In general, exposure to the excrement of any animal or insect is not suggested. However, the human body – especially our digestive tract – is an amazing "machine". In most cases any such ingestion would be processed as most all other things ingested. In fact, there are many compounds accidentally ingested daily which go unnoticed all the time and it's because the chemicals and digestive process we as humans possess is quite strong and capable. So even if you did accidentally drink some, chances are high it wouldn't cause a problem. Something more to be concerned about would be the bite from a spider. Here in the U.S., spider bites are responsible for more injuries to people than any other arthropod. For this reason alone – and not their poop – is the main motivation behind why we don't like having them in our homes and other structures where we habitat.
candy @ 8:34 am
HELP!!!! I wake up in the morning to find my kitchen cupboard covered in these tiny tiny black oblong shaped pieces of what I am pretty sure is poop. Is this from a spider?? What can I do?? My kitchen is very clean and I leave no food out.
Support @ 8:58 am
@candy: It could be. Is there any chance you can take a close up photo and forward it to us? There are many insects that can produce droppings and some are easy to tell based on the way it looks. One thing to realize is that if you have a spider or spiders, it should be easy to see either the webbing being used or the spider itself. Have you looked up high above where the droppings are seen?