LPT request: how to get rid of spider nests?

Submitted by scarlett1263 t3_1174z2x in LifeProTips

I'm deeply arachnophobic, and have three little nests near the corner of my room. A friend of mine analyzed the situation: he says they're stuck like concrete

Any help to get rid of them?

Edit: another more helpful help came to analyze the situation.they are mason wasps nests

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VVG8 t1_j9a8vzy wrote

Move to another house

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Whitwoc t1_j9ad7yj wrote

Burn it to the ground!

In all seriousness, as someone who likes spiders, if they’re only small, find someone in your friendship group who likes spiders, (there will be one somewhere) and exchange removal for snacks and / or booze.
If they’re massive / deadly, contact your local pest control or council.
There’s no spiders nests that are actually like concrete, you’ll probably need to send your friend for an eye test.

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scarlett1263 OP t1_j9avmp6 wrote

I live in a safe zone about spiders, so nothing lethal fortunately. They're puffy and white ("like cotton" says the friend that I no longer trust lol) but hard to touch

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Whitwoc t1_j9aww02 wrote

Hard? Spiders don’t normally (there’s a couple of exceptions) have hard nests. That’s normally for other things like wasps and stuff. I’d love to see a picture!

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scarlett1263 OP t1_j9tf4cv wrote

Aaaand it was wasps (mason wasps) you are correct

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Whitwoc t1_j9tfg9r wrote

Glad you got it sorted, and that it was a harmless wasp!

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Needsmorerhinestones t1_j9dajxv wrote

Vacuum them with the corner/tight space extension?? That’s my go to for those things.

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CropDustinAround t1_j9argbq wrote

I use ortho home defense. Easy to find at any hardware store (lowes, home depot, menards). Stuff works really well for about 6 months to a year

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djbuttonup t1_j9asgx1 wrote

"Spider nest" like concrete?

That's not a thing.

Show us a pic.

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rededelk t1_j9edpxg wrote

I like the sticky traps, they catch all kinds of stuff, just don't use them if you have pets or little kids

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