Out2gtcha Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I didn't want to do this. I was hoping I wouldn't have to. But alas...the Intruder is going on ice until the fall. The reason? Spiders. Little eight-legged a-holes who for some reason delight in spraying their butt threads all over the bench and anything on it. Last night, I got to spend 45 minutes clearing webbing off of the Intruder's cockpit. The night before it was the bombs and landing gear bits. The night before, the fuselage halves. It's not a big deal when I can stash a build away in a drawer overnight, but the Intruder is too big for that. And like the B-25 a few years ago, it's running into the exact same spider problem (I had to put the Mitchell away after spiders set up shop in the bomb bay). So I'm going to apply the same solution - stop fighting it and put the thing away until cooler weather. So, why not use the opportunity to do a SUPER CLEANING of the man cave, and call in the exterminator? I hate bloody spiders, and would have to tear things apart to find out where they were getting in from. Other than the obvious supreme PITA of clearing things out, they surely must be getting in somewhere? Exterminator surly should be able to prevent them from coming back so you can model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 So, why not use the opportunity to do a SUPER CLEANING of the man cave, and call in the exterminator? I hate bloody spiders, and would have to tear things apart to find out where they were getting in from. Other than the obvious supreme PITA of clearing things out, they surely must be getting in somewhere? Exterminator surly should be able to prevent them from coming back so you can model? My bench is in the garage. I'm fairly sure they're coming in from the giant door... Vandy 1 VX 4 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 My bench is in the garage. I'm fairly sure they're coming in from the giant door... Ah HA! Well solution is simple then. Just let the Mrs know your commandeering a space inside the house, as your tired of getting your hobby projects covered in arachnid butt threads. Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ah HA! Well solution is simple then. Just let the Mrs know your commandeering a space inside the house, as your tired of getting your hobby projects covered in arachnid butt threads. Ha! I like staying alive... Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ha! I like staying alive... Happy wife = happy life. No other way round it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'd love to pull the legs of these critters one by one with a satanic smile on my face , simply because now I have to wait another 6 months for one of my favourite WIPs to reappear - and at my age things can happen you know Lothar Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'd love to pull the legs of these critters one by one with a satanic smile on my face , simply because now I have to wait another 6 months for one of my favourite WIPs to reappear - and at my age things can happen you know Lothar It'd be a challenge with these particular spiders. They're only about the size of a grain of salt. The bigger ones don't bother me since they usually tend to stay away from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Matt We had kind of the same problem. Are the a red little ones or gray. Try putting one of these around you desk. It will drive them off for awhile do to the size of a garage. Or ask a good Mom and Pop pet store with Birds and Reptiles!!! http://www.amazon.com/Eight-in-One-C310X-Protector/dp/B00BUFSUF6/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1432057732&sr=1-3&keywords=bird+mite Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 They're reddish - more brown-red than red-red. Yeah I've been using diatomaceous earth...and it definitely helps to a degree. But only to things on the ground, and a big part of the problem is the garage light and the third bay door opener both more or less right over the bench. They get all crazy up there, and then move their way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What a wonderful job . Regards ajcmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yeah those are them. Matt. Give that item a try. Wont hurt. diatomaceous earth is like a electric fence that clogs their breathing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Summer over and critters moved to nowhereland ????? Can't wait. Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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