Murderous Intentions
It may only be a European Garden Spider, also know as Araneus diadematus.
I try not to kill many of the outside critters, once they pass the threshold their fate is sealed. Luckliy, for many spiders they prefer the out doors. The girls and i like to see them grow. Alex even will show the girls how they eat by throwing bugs in the webs. Lots of fun around the Ostrander's.
It may only be a European Garden Spider, also know as Araneus diadematus.
I try not to kill many of the outside critters, once they pass the threshold their fate is sealed. Luckliy, for many spiders they prefer the out doors. The girls and i like to see them grow. Alex even will show the girls how they eat by throwing bugs in the webs. Lots of fun around the Ostrander's.
Every once now and again we come across a dilema...
The one spider moved in a few weeks ago. We accepted him as a guest, even named him - resident spider. Turns out he is a she. She grew larger and her web expanded in diameter. Soon the rains came and she sought cover in the entryway. Still, we let her stay for a small fee - eat the crane flies. Which, she gladly did.
Then, a boyfriend came to the entryway and brought his harem. Little did I know he had groupies waiting in the bushes? The girls followed with their brilliant colors of red, orange and black.
Silly me, I killed him. I innocently thought he was a hobo spider. I cannot have these in my ever so safe home.
This is when the girls found the freedom to plant their webs. They came in numbers and grew in size. With rains here and the porch light on, many tasty morsels seek refuge in the entryway cove. It has been a great and wonderful feast. Now, it needs to end.
One dear and dazzling darling, smaller than the rest, created her intricate web in the walkway, causing much me stress. Not a great idea for seasonal guests. I noticed the silky threads moments before plunging into them with my arms full of precious cargo, named Whitney. This is where I draw the line with whom I entertain.
These guests have now out stayed their welcome and it is time for their relocation. They number over five and are weighing in at ounces. The winter is approaching and they need a secure home for their eggs sacks, and not in my entry.
So the quest is on. How do I relocate a spider? I cannot step on them, remember they number in multiples. They have abdomens the size of a dime and I assure you they would crunch with a shoe. I do not care to have a band concert in my entryway. Also, how can I get a shoe up in the ceiling with out a latter? I could not possibly use a latter this would show my premeditated action of death-on-the-go. I mean on the go because I would surely squish and jump in fear of retaliation of the sisterhood.
Yet, they still need to go.
I do not want to kill these “not harmful to humans” spiders but how do I release them from my entrance.
One suggestion I received is the slow and deliberate fate called - roach killer. However, can I spray and let this slow death happen on the stoop. These ladies could turn on me and encroach on my space, dragging their withering bodies in the front door and leave a corpse as a reminder of my murderous ways.
Then, a boyfriend came to the entryway and brought his harem. Little did I know he had groupies waiting in the bushes? The girls followed with their brilliant colors of red, orange and black.
Silly me, I killed him. I innocently thought he was a hobo spider. I cannot have these in my ever so safe home.
This is when the girls found the freedom to plant their webs. They came in numbers and grew in size. With rains here and the porch light on, many tasty morsels seek refuge in the entryway cove. It has been a great and wonderful feast. Now, it needs to end.
One dear and dazzling darling, smaller than the rest, created her intricate web in the walkway, causing much me stress. Not a great idea for seasonal guests. I noticed the silky threads moments before plunging into them with my arms full of precious cargo, named Whitney. This is where I draw the line with whom I entertain.
These guests have now out stayed their welcome and it is time for their relocation. They number over five and are weighing in at ounces. The winter is approaching and they need a secure home for their eggs sacks, and not in my entry.
So the quest is on. How do I relocate a spider? I cannot step on them, remember they number in multiples. They have abdomens the size of a dime and I assure you they would crunch with a shoe. I do not care to have a band concert in my entryway. Also, how can I get a shoe up in the ceiling with out a latter? I could not possibly use a latter this would show my premeditated action of death-on-the-go. I mean on the go because I would surely squish and jump in fear of retaliation of the sisterhood.
Yet, they still need to go.
I do not want to kill these “not harmful to humans” spiders but how do I release them from my entrance.
One suggestion I received is the slow and deliberate fate called - roach killer. However, can I spray and let this slow death happen on the stoop. These ladies could turn on me and encroach on my space, dragging their withering bodies in the front door and leave a corpse as a reminder of my murderous ways.
