False widow spiders

[Tessa]

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?

 

[Luminous_Rose]

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.

 

[Tessa]

Thanks Luminous_Rose
I have never heard of neem oil
I will try and find it, peppermint oil easily available.
Going to try this.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

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!

 

[Prycejosh1987]

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?

A feather duster. Perhaps.