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Hairspray can kill spiders by coating them and immobilizing them. Eventually they will slowly die. Spiders can also take the chemicals into their body via their trachea. This will kill the spiders within 2-3 minutes. Larger spiders can survive a spray of hairspray so it is most effective on small spiders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hairspray will kill spiders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Covering a spider with hairspray will kill it. The chemicals will react with the spider\u2019s body and kill it in a few minutes. Smaller spiders will be killed quickly while larger spiders can take longer to die using hairspray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hairspray contains chemicals that are harmful when spiders are exposed to them. Using a natural spider repellant is a more effective way to get rid of spiders without spraying hairspray everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hairspray will usually leave a sticky spot on your floor where you have coated your spider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How hairspray kills spiders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hairspray will kill spiders in 3 main ways, through suffocation, poison or immobilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hairspray suffocates spiders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spiders take oxygen into their body through a series of trachea. This is not like our lungs where we breathe in and out. Spiders instead continually filter oxygen from the air through these trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a spider is sprayed with hairspray, the chemicals will make their way into their body via the trachea. The spider cannot avoid these chemicals which can cause damage and slowly kill the spider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hairspray poisons spiders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The chemicals contained in hairspray will slowly kill the spiders. Some spiders are more susceptible to chemicals and will die quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All hairsprays are made slightly differently so will contain different chemicals. Natural hairspray is less likely to kill spiders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hairspray immobilizes spiders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hairspray is a sticky substance that will stick and hold a spider. The hairspray immobilizes the spider holding it still rather than killing it. it will slowly die over time if it cannot move, take in oxygen, eat or drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smaller spiders will die in a few minutes while larger spiders can often be paralyzed by the hairspray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some spiders are hardy and will escape the hairspray altogether. If they run off before they take in the chemicals they can still survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use hairspray to kill spiders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few easy steps to use hairspray to kill spiders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Locate the spider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Decide if the spider is a problem. If it is not poisonous and not causing harm you can leave it alone. You can also wear garden gloves and carefully trap it in a container. Move it outdoors instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have decided that hairspray is the answer make sure you keep an eye on the spider because they move fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Grab your hairspray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hold the hairspray around 1 foot away from the spider and spray it directly. Spray for at least 3-5 seconds to make sure the spider is fully coated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Clean the area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once the spider is dead or immobilized get rid of it and clean the area. The hairspray will leave a sticky mark on your floor. Wipe up the spider and hairspray to clean the area<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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