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Massive flying spiders!!!

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Floaty2018 · 18/09/2018 17:43

Ok MNetters, I need help! I've noticed a deluge of spindly, thin legged, flying spiders (and they're HUGE) in my house the last few days.

Hit me with your best spider repelling hacks - pls note I don't want to kill any, I just don't want them to come into the house in the first place!

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GreenthoughtInAGreenShade · 24/09/2018 07:47

If they really are flying (not just seeming like it because you are scared) they are crane flies not spiders (aka Daddy Long Legs).

They are totally harmless, but disconcerting i know and often noisy. The good news is they are prevalent in September and you hardly see them the rest of the year. Just keep your windows/doors shut, esp at dusk/dark and they won’t get in (they’re not stealthy like spiders, they just bash around clumsily like bees).

dudsville · 24/09/2018 07:48

They're easy to catch and release, if that helps?

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