False widow spiders

Tessa

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False widow spiders are living in my apple tree.
Apart from cutting the tree down, what is the best way to get rid of them?
 
Many spiders hate neem oil and peppermint oil. I have heard neem can kill spiders, but more than likely like the peppermint, it will drive them away. Dilute a tsp of neem oil or 20-40 drops of peppermint oil in some water and a tsp of dish soap. This should help and I don't think it would hurt your apples.
 
Thanks Luminous_Rose
I have never heard of neem oil
I will try and find it, peppermint oil easily available.
Going to try this.
 
Thanks Luminous_Rose
I have never heard of neem oil
I will try and find it, peppermint oil easily available.
Going to try this.

You're welcome. The Neem Oil I had purchased I got on Amazon, 16oz. but it was like $25 or so? I guess it'll last a long time...but the stuff stinks sooooo bad.

Peppermint Oil is definitely an easier thing to get.

I hope one of those things works for you!
 
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