02-09-2019, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Just ordered a pack of 2 to arrive tomorrow. I won't plug them in until I leave for holiday next week, in case they all start fleeing their hiding places! I will, though, be opening my front door gingerly after 5 days away, just in case.
02-09-2019, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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Yes my dogs seem fine with them.
Do you think they hear them though, Julie?
I'd worry about their ear drums.
It's like those mole repellents that make a noise.
Animals hear things we can't.
Think I'll stick to my Lakeland spider/insect catcher.
I posted the link back in post 8.
They are really good.
02-09-2019, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Are they ok to have with dogs in the home? I think I'll look into them.
02-09-2019, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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Do you think they hear them though, Julie?I'd worry about their ear drums.
It's like those mole repellents that make a noise.
Animals hear things we can't.
Think I'll stick to my Lakeland spider/insect catcher.
I posted the link back in post 8.
They are really good.
You can buy adjustable ones, so if you do have a dog with particularly sensitive hearing, you can tone it down.
02-09-2019, 04:49 PM
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All spiders in my house are called Horace.They range from little tiny Horaces to big 'airy Horaces.
I don't have a problem with them, I don't mind catching and evicting them (I use the glass and card method) but it's usually a race as to who gets to them first between me and the dog, she will eat them unfortunately
The other day I evicted a big hairy one from the bath, I gently dropped him onto the conservatory roof from the window, he scuttled away. The next day there was one on the kitchen floor, I'm not 100% convinced it's not the same one which has come back in via the conservatory window.
I have failed to catch him/her, it keeps hiding under the fridge.
02-09-2019, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Purple lizard
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You can buy adjustable ones, so if you do have a dog with particularly sensitive hearing, you can tone it down.
I see, thanks PL.
With animals heightened senses it bothers me.
It's like these essential oil diffusers some people use.
You've got to know what you're doing with them, as some oils are toxic to cats and dogs, let alone pet birds.
There's a list here if anyone is interested:
https://www.rover.com/blog/essential-oils-safe-dog/#
02-09-2019, 05:03 PM
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Re: Arachnophobia
Originally Posted by Purple lizard
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I am absolutely terrified of spiders. I couldn't even bear to read most of this thread.We do however, have a plug in pest repeller that lets off an ultra sonic shriek that insects can't stand and we get very few inside.
02-09-2019, 05:27 PM
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For those who may be interested the Horse Chestnut is reckoned to keep a house free of spiders, something contained in them that spiders dislike.Horse Chestnuts should be ready to collect in a while, these are obviously free so perhaps worth giving them a try if you have nothing more certain as a repellant.
That particular 'remedy' plus nine others are to be found on the link below:
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/10-na...ur-house-21939
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