Every morning I find the mirrors on the Calais covered in spider webs
Anyone have some advice on getting the spiders removed?
Thanks in advance
Best way to remove spiders living in side mirrors
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, Oct 10 2012 08:46 AM
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:46 AM
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:58 AM
Only way to be sure
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 09:33 AM
Thanks Neil lol
Feel like doing that every morning,
I've successfully sprayed behind the mirror in the LX in the past, but I'm worried about the motors in the Calais mirrors
It's a big bugger too, he popped out while I was washing the car then went inside the mirror before I could squash him
Feel like doing that every morning,
I've successfully sprayed behind the mirror in the LX in the past, but I'm worried about the motors in the Calais mirrors
It's a big bugger too, he popped out while I was washing the car then went inside the mirror before I could squash him
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 10:01 AM
Air gun didn't work
I'm worried using the hose with the motors in the mirrors
I'm worried using the hose with the motors in the mirrors
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 10:08 AM
Adjust mirror so there is a decent gap (if possible) and spray bug spray in there, clean up any drips/overspray.
Wouldn't think there would be any issue with the motors, they should be sealed to the weather.
Wouldn't think there would be any issue with the motors, they should be sealed to the weather.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 10:34 AM
Iv soaked my mirrors every wash to just get the soap out lol. My electric mirrors are still perfect.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 10:56 AM
Thanks guys
Will give it a go later today
Will give it a go later today
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:54 AM
Go to bunnings & buy a can of black flag blow fly spray. its good stuff. All those other morteins, peebo etc are only most effective when u actually throw the can at the offending insect! Black flag works quick with the smallest amount to remove the vermin from where they shouldnt be ie... my shed, house, mirrors & wheel arches of my vehicles.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:13 PM
that sounds great Trevor
many thanks for that,
off to bunnings we go
many thanks for that,
off to bunnings we go
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:28 PM
Reasonably neat detergent should work a treat but use car wash to save your paint etc.
Insect’s breathe through their skin so a good coat of detergent has them in trouble and they (spiders) soon come running out. Mix it up in a spray bottle and soak the area behind the mirror.
Now you throw the bug spray can at them.
Discovered this at a friend’s place where we cleared out heaps of black house spider from where his young daughter was expecting to play (cubby house) as the weather got warmer. He didn’t want to spray the area with poison.
Insect’s breathe through their skin so a good coat of detergent has them in trouble and they (spiders) soon come running out. Mix it up in a spray bottle and soak the area behind the mirror.
Now you throw the bug spray can at them.
Discovered this at a friend’s place where we cleared out heaps of black house spider from where his young daughter was expecting to play (cubby house) as the weather got warmer. He didn’t want to spray the area with poison.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 06:40 PM
this is whats worked for me...grab a can of Mortein "fast knock down" and a torch..sneak out there to your vehicle at about 9.30 to 10.00 pm at night(when its not raining) and ta da..there will be the little blighter on his or her web and hit them with the spray..the best chance seems to be at night when the car has been stationary for some time
course...this wont stop them entirely from coming back..his mate will eventually move in but you will have the chance(an reward) of actually seeing the little begga!
and thats the best part
course...this wont stop them entirely from coming back..his mate will eventually move in but you will have the chance(an reward) of actually seeing the little begga!
and thats the best part
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 07:09 PM
coax him out with a fly then place it where it will do the most good to the enviroment.....
or just spray surface spray all over the mirror...
or just spray surface spray all over the mirror...
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:57 PM
Thanks everyone
Plenty of good ideas there
I think this spider and the rest that follow won't stand a chance now
Plenty of good ideas there
I think this spider and the rest that follow won't stand a chance now
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 09:09 PM
these buggers are crafty so go hard!. i angled the mirror to one side and filled it with half a can of mortein. would you believe there were webs there 2 days later?
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Posted 11 October 2012 - 08:35 AM
Leave the poor little bugger alone.
You time would be better spent killing all your neighbours cats.
You time would be better spent killing all your neighbours cats.
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Posted 11 October 2012 - 11:44 AM
If you have a label maker you could print out a sticker that says "No Spiders Allowed". That way no educated spiders will have too die.
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Posted 11 October 2012 - 04:27 PM
Spiders in the mirror appear larger than they are.
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Posted 11 October 2012 - 05:37 PM
Yeah and when they come out there always seem to be two of them !!!!
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Posted 11 October 2012 - 06:13 PM
They seem quiet energetic to.
Funny buggerrs, will laze around all day/night hanging in there web just kickin it oldschool baby, but as soon as you bring a newspaper over they are full of energy and half pissbolt half ninja attack you.
Mustnt like reading.
Cheers.
Funny buggerrs, will laze around all day/night hanging in there web just kickin it oldschool baby, but as soon as you bring a newspaper over they are full of energy and half pissbolt half ninja attack you.
Mustnt like reading.
Cheers.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 02:43 PM
To coax them out, sit next to the mirror on a tuffet eating curds and whey.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 05:34 PM
i got a bloody community of the bastards in the new Vito,was delivered that way
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 06:59 PM
Attach one of these suckers to your mirror.
No more little mirror spiders.
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No more little mirror spiders.
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