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28 November 2017

Pest advice for controlling Harvestmen Spiders

Harmless spider-like creatures with eight exceptionally long, thin legs. They do not spin webs but occasionally wander into homes.

Harvestmans Spider-1How to get rid of harvestmen spiders

Spiders, like all our native wildlife, are an important part of our eco-systems.

If you don’t mind them, then feel free to leave them alone – they’re great natural pest controllers!

If you are afraid of spiders and would rather not share your house with them, BPCA advises using a glass and stiff piece of card to capture spiders and release them outside, but householders can call in a pest professional if spiders are becoming a nuisance in the home.

UK spider species are not considered dangerous or harmful, but in some circumstances – if you seem to have an unusually large infestation of spiders for example –we recommend seeking advice from a pest management professional such as a BPCA member.

Pest professionals might physically collect spiders, use preventative measures or traps to help control spider numbers, but they will consider a range of options on a case-by-case basis.

A pest professional will have the technical knowledge and access to a number of techniques and products that will help solve the issue. 

If the sight of spiders in your home is stressing you out, we recommend getting help from a pest professional such as a BPCA member.

A BPCA member company will have the technical knowledge and experience to apply products in an efficient manner while minimising risk to the environment and non-target species.

Having problems with harvestmen spiders?

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Source: A-Z

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