I'm No Spider Man!!!
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Gasman1972
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How big was it? Smaller than a penny?
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First, thanks to everyone who has so kindly and humorously responded. I am about to go jogging as I have a funeral later today for which I must finish preparations.
As to the not so itsy bitsy spider... it was about like a dime in size including the legs, maybe a penny but I don't think so. It was black. It was not smooth but fuzzy. I hit it with my hand against the seat but not well or hard enough to kill it. I hope I damaged it sufficiently for it to die under the seat or where ever.
I am going to start by parking the car in the full sun. Predictions are that the temperature for today will be about 90 or so. That should get the interior of the car up over 120 I would think. It is my understanding that spiders don't do well in high heat. For that matter, I don't usually go jogging if the temperature is over 100 degrees. Maybe that will work.
I've also done some reading. I will be using some of the glue strips that are available, placing them under the seats, in the hatchback area, on the floor, etc. If this intruder wanders about at night, etc., I hope it will get hung up on these little equivalents of anti-personnel mines.
I am looking at finding and using a fogger that would be appropriate for use in a small car. From what I've read, I'll need to tape up the windows and cover the upholstery, etc.
I am also going to go by the local agricultural college and ask for information, etc. as to what they think would be the best way to deal with this problem.
I am going to find and buy a can of pesticide that will kill spiders on contact. As any opportunity to use it will be quick and fleeting, I will have to purchase with such use in mind. Therefore I am going to buy a S&W mace product of some sort. I will fire it off and then gut the can which will then be reconfigured as a holder. I will have to find a damaged/destroyed S&W M-10 so that I can adapt the grip off the frame to use with the planned spider zapper. After product testing, I figure to OC this little item on the passenger seat of my car. Whether sitting in a parking lot, waiting for a light to change or blasting down a country road or interstate, I will be ready!
Given that S&W has ventured into developing all sorts of neat revolvers and pistols in all sorts of materials and configurations, etc. I figure they just might have an interest in my little idea for a Spider Zapper. I am going to suggest that they develop it as the S&W SZ, i.,e Spider Zapper. Just imagine the fun I can have in developing the idea! I can buy all sorts of used S&W revolvers so that I can test different grip sizes, sights, etc. Maybe I'll even put a laser on this SZ! I just imagine Lazermax would jump at the idea to be in on the ground floor on this newest potential addition to the S&W personal defense lineup!
Remember though, mums the word until S&W gets it to the market. Don't breath a word of this on other sites, etc. I wouldn't want some opportunistic competitor to beat S&W to the market. We all remember what happened with the .44 Magnum and the .40 S&W rounds.
Now pardon me. I must get to my second mug of coffee... and back to my real work. Sincerely. brucev.
As to the not so itsy bitsy spider... it was about like a dime in size including the legs, maybe a penny but I don't think so. It was black. It was not smooth but fuzzy. I hit it with my hand against the seat but not well or hard enough to kill it. I hope I damaged it sufficiently for it to die under the seat or where ever.
I am going to start by parking the car in the full sun. Predictions are that the temperature for today will be about 90 or so. That should get the interior of the car up over 120 I would think. It is my understanding that spiders don't do well in high heat. For that matter, I don't usually go jogging if the temperature is over 100 degrees. Maybe that will work.
I've also done some reading. I will be using some of the glue strips that are available, placing them under the seats, in the hatchback area, on the floor, etc. If this intruder wanders about at night, etc., I hope it will get hung up on these little equivalents of anti-personnel mines.
I am looking at finding and using a fogger that would be appropriate for use in a small car. From what I've read, I'll need to tape up the windows and cover the upholstery, etc.
I am also going to go by the local agricultural college and ask for information, etc. as to what they think would be the best way to deal with this problem.
I am going to find and buy a can of pesticide that will kill spiders on contact. As any opportunity to use it will be quick and fleeting, I will have to purchase with such use in mind. Therefore I am going to buy a S&W mace product of some sort. I will fire it off and then gut the can which will then be reconfigured as a holder. I will have to find a damaged/destroyed S&W M-10 so that I can adapt the grip off the frame to use with the planned spider zapper. After product testing, I figure to OC this little item on the passenger seat of my car. Whether sitting in a parking lot, waiting for a light to change or blasting down a country road or interstate, I will be ready!
Given that S&W has ventured into developing all sorts of neat revolvers and pistols in all sorts of materials and configurations, etc. I figure they just might have an interest in my little idea for a Spider Zapper. I am going to suggest that they develop it as the S&W SZ, i.,e Spider Zapper. Just imagine the fun I can have in developing the idea! I can buy all sorts of used S&W revolvers so that I can test different grip sizes, sights, etc. Maybe I'll even put a laser on this SZ! I just imagine Lazermax would jump at the idea to be in on the ground floor on this newest potential addition to the S&W personal defense lineup!
Remember though, mums the word until S&W gets it to the market. Don't breath a word of this on other sites, etc. I wouldn't want some opportunistic competitor to beat S&W to the market. We all remember what happened with the .44 Magnum and the .40 S&W rounds.
Now pardon me. I must get to my second mug of coffee... and back to my real work. Sincerely. brucev.
coiler666
Member
This will prolly sound like a nuther joke, but same thing happened to my oldest daughter. She wouldna get back in her car for days....finally she bought a lil lizard, a gecko i think, n let him lose in her car. Now i dunno if he ate the spider, but we never did find the lil bugger after he was set lose.I used ta tell her the spider ate him up....she traded the car in on a new un!Mike
COL Jagdog
Member
Get a life -- killing spiders is not rocket science -- and mankind has been living with them a long time -- I have dealt with them at home, my duck camp, in the jungle, in the desert
-- including black widows, recluse, and funnel webs -- as well as tarantulas (have seen lots of them in Central America -- big, hairy, scary-looking but generally inoffensive to man.
Certainly, being careful digging around in a woodpile or an old attic or barn makes sense, but if a potentially dangerous species is encountered, bug spray or blunt force=problem solved.
The OP got some decent advice and some humor -- think about it -- most situations in life can be handled with decent advice and a sense of humor -- why do you think this part of The Forum is called "The Lounge" -- general discussions of a wide variety of topics, which dosed with humor, make for a pleasant repast.
That being said, I'll still buy you a beer(or 2) the next time you venture to the east from Texas -- I'm just 30 miles east of the Texas border, right off I-10 -- and I'll share with you where all the good spots are to look for guns and where to find alligators and roseate spoonbills on the Creole natural Trail.
JcMack
Member
Spiders kill a lot of bugs. I try not to kill them. The Brown Recluse has only 6 eyes as opposed to the 8 eyes on all others. So stare em down before you step on them. You wouldn't want to kill a "good guy". Don't bug bomb your car. The bombs have petroleum in them and it gets everywhere. I had a lot of spiders in my basement a couple years ago. They stayed down there so I didn't care. Some turned out to Red Widows. So I vamoosed em all.
truckemup97
Member
Bruce, I'm glad you have a sense of humor. 
As for my opinion, I've been told that the smaller black, hairy spiders around here are harmless. Some have red/orange or white markings on their backs. I never figured out how to get 'em to turn over to see the markings on their bellies. If I were in a similar situation, I'd probably set off a bug bomb in the car when I parked it for the night, then the next morning I'd roll down all the windows, maybe open the hatch, and let it air out for a couple of hours.
Of course, if you do so, there's a chance another spider could get in.
As for my opinion, I've been told that the smaller black, hairy spiders around here are harmless. Some have red/orange or white markings on their backs. I never figured out how to get 'em to turn over to see the markings on their bellies. If I were in a similar situation, I'd probably set off a bug bomb in the car when I parked it for the night, then the next morning I'd roll down all the windows, maybe open the hatch, and let it air out for a couple of hours.Of course, if you do so, there's a chance another spider could get in.
Mickey D
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Arik
Member
A spray of carb cleaner kills any and all bugs pretty much instantly. But it will eat up whatever it hits. Would bleach your seats. In the summer I use it at work all the time when i have to climb into the woods or an old car.
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Gasman1972
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I think what you have is what we call jumping spiders. They're fuzzy little rats that look at you like they think they can take you, and they are super quick.
They are harmless though.
They are harmless though.
bricker
Member
I am thinking if it is a black spider, it is probably a ninja spider. Gotta watch 'em, they are sneaky.
Shooting Padre
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Brucev, if you took the time to read all the remedies and suggestions tactics posted here, the spider has probably died of old age by now.
sipowicz
Member
You have a CD player in the car? Try playing "You light up my life" or "Afternoon Delight." If it can't find it's way out, it will probably choke itself on it's own webbing.
mikey52
Member
If you want to kill critters in your car, use co2 gas, just like they hook up for soft drinks or beer.Get a 20lb tank from the local welding shop, put it in your car and open the valve slowly, and get out of the VEHICLE. If your car is pretty airtight, the co2 will kill bugs, including cockroaches. You will have to pay for a tank deposit of up to 100 bucks, then turn in the empty tank, for your deposit back. Leave the co2 in the car, for several hours. The gas is not toxic, non-flammable, it will displace air, and it will kill you if trapped in a small airtight space; with it. Mikey
geoff40
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Near the grapes. I won't name the store, but even here in NH. Last year while just a single aisle away from the grapes in an area market, I look down and there is a black widow looking spider walking across the floor (true story).
I then dove for cover, drew my .357, and emptied all 6 HPs in to the retreating creature (okay, a little bit of a lie)
But I DID whack it one, and along with a manager of the store we looked it over very carefully, and it sure as heck was a black widow. Or rather a black widow corpse.
papajohn428
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prochi2k
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One more thing, anybody know the best caliber to use on spiders?
.40 should be just about right, 9mm is too small, .45 too slow. Yup, .40 would be it!
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