- Important component in the ecosystem - plea for the spider
- No entry - this keeps spiders in the garden
The first shock is great when spiders appear out of nowhere in the middle of the gardening work. Many people have irrational fears of long-legged fellows that are too deep-seated. You can find out here whether you actually encounter a hostile pest or a welcome beneficial insect.
Spiders eat unwanted insects
Important component in the ecosystem - plea for the spider
If the ecosystem had to do without the help of spiders overnight, it would get into a dangerous imbalance. In fact, no other animal species consumes such large quantities of insects as the spider. In addition, the arthropods act as scavengers, because they do not disdain killed animals.
Scientists have calculated that the spider population in Germany destroys a whopping 5 million tons of insects every year. Part of this is caused by the pests in your garden, such as aphids, mealybugs and mealybugs. Therefore welcome spiders in the garden as helpful support in plant protection for free.
No entry - this keeps spiders in the garden
Although spiders also prove to be busy pest controllers in the house, they are not welcome. To limit their presence to the garden, there are a number of options you can choose to keep spiders out of your home. The following repellents target spiders' keen sense of smell:
- Dissolve essential oils in warm water, such as tea tree, peppermint, or lavadin oil
- Add a drop of dishwashing liquid as an emulsifier and pour into a hand sprayer
- Spray all spider entry points regularly
Scatter small pieces of cedar, lemon wedges, stale tobacco, or black pepper on windowsills and in corners. Add lemon juice to the mop water every time you clean to distribute the repellent scent throughout the house.
Should a long-legged little helper get lost in your living room, simply move the vagabond to the garden. To do this, put a glass over the spider and slide a piece of paper underneath. Without touching it, carry the spider outside and set it free.
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Spiders' contribution to ecosystem maintenance is not limited to their hunting of insects. The spider itself is an important part of the food chain, as arthropods are high on the menu for birds and other beneficial insects.