Mechanical
control measures can be very effective for immediate and long term control.
What we mean by "mechanical control" is simply locating spiders and webs and
physically destroying them. Use the Webster for
brushing out spiders and their webs. By regularly removing old webbing,
you can easily determine new activity, and it also removes their food sources in
the webs making their environment uninhabitable.
Treat with a residual insecticide such as
Talstar, Tempo, or Suspend,
around the foundation of the structure, window frames, door frames, soffit
areas, vent openings, exhaust areas, garages, basements, mounted lights, air
conditioning areas, cable entry points, deck areas, stoop and patio areas.
Using DRIONE DUST, or DELTA
DUST in the attic area would be a good measure if there is an infestation in
that area. Or you can apply Delta Dust to your crawl space, as it is moisture
proof.
Dusting is useful if there are voids such as electric outlets, switch plate
covers or vent areas where spiders are emerging. Using a duster like the
White Crusader, would allow for easier dusting.
Utilize
the incorporation of
glue board spider traps for the capture and elimination of foraging spiders. Trapper
Max Glue Boards are sold in packages of 72. Set them out in dark areas
where spiders might be hiding or foraging. Maintaining sticky traps behind
furniture, to either side of exterior doors, and in the garage is an excellent
way to intercept most spiders as they enter.