13 Best Spider Catchers 2023 UK
SPIDER season has arrived, so we take a look at the best spider catchers you can buy to help you beat the eight-legged invaders.
According to the Natural History Museum, autumn is mating season for house spiders which is why you’re more likely to see them prowling around your bathroom or hallway at this time of year: don't worry too much they’re not looking for you. They’re looking for love.
So we rounded up the best spider catchers for you to better combat spider mating season from a safe distance.
Many people are terrified of the eight-legged critters. However, house spiders are actually quite beneficial to have around because they catch and eat other smaller household pests, including flies, midges, moths and mosquitoes.
But if you must evict them, please forget the jam jar technique, for it will only lead to broken legs on their side and heartache on yours. Do it quickly, professionally, humanely and with less screaming with one of these specially designed spider catchers. #sayonaraspider
Warning: This article contains images of spiders that may disturb some readers.
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The Original Spider Catcher
Billed by the manufacturers as 'the world’s friendliest, most innovative way to catch spiders', the Original Spider Catcher is a humane, chemical-free way to get the scuttling, eight-legged critters out of your home.
Just squeeze the trigger to open the bristles and close them gently around the spider, trapping it at a safe distance of 65cm away (the length of the pole) until you can find a good spot to set it free.
'And release them a good distance from your house,' said Amazon reviewer Matthew, “Because the one I caught was big enough to open the front door and let himself back in!”
The Katcha spider catcher goes a step further: it’s like a blue plastic lightsaber with added vacuum power.
Simply aim the end of the 64cm clear plastic tube at the offending spider, and then engage your battery-powered engine to slurp it up, all the while shrieking in terror and delight.
With more than 71% five-star ratings on Amazon, it’s fair to say that most purchasers were delighted with this spider catcher. However, several suggested an improvement for the Katcha Mark II.
'I would gladly pay a bit more for one of these which could blow as well as suck', said Mrs Romanov – apparently, some spiders, once ingested into the spider catcher, get a little too cosy and are tricky to release again.
Type of catcher: Vacuum Length: 64cm
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Lakeland has provided another excellent option for those looking for a no-fuss bug catcher.
It's a humane way to suck up spiders and other unwanted guests without having to get too close or worrying about the insect escaping and crawling up your arm.
Simply press a button to capture your eight-legged foe, and the best part is, if it scurries away into a dark corner or under the bed, this catcher has a built-in LED, so nowhere is safe when you're out on the hunt.
If you feel like the first two spider catchers on our list just aren’t big enough for your home's monster arachnids, then you might be a good candidate for the Extended Big Bug Katcha.
You can use it to scoop up large spiders as well as other critters, including mice, frogs, lizards and anything else the cat drags in.... literally
With an impressive 4.2-star rating, it's no shock one reviewer calls it a 'great little device' and has made them 'so much more confident when seeing spiders in the bedroom', so if spiders send shivers down your spine, the Big Bug Katcha might be the best choice since the eight-legged foe is confined to the box you won't have to worry about it escaping and you going on the hunt again.
If you want to go a step further and prevent unwanted creatures from taking up residence in your house in the first place, you might want to try a plug-in ultrasonic spider repeller instead.
Don’t fancy getting up close and personal with your eight-legged friends? Then you need a spider trap. This professional sticky tape spider trap uses a non-toxic glue to attract insects into the triangular-shaped trap, but once they're in, there's no way out.
It’s child and pet-friendly and has sticky tabs that can be attached to ceilings, and walls or laid flat along your windowsill, floor or in tricky tight corners of the room. Lay your trap and wait for your guests to arrive. You can check on your new residents through the handy window on the outside of the box, and it’s only £13.49 for a box of thirty traps. It's a safe, convenient alternative that will allow you to catch spiders even when you aren’t home.
The low-effort device has a great rating of 4 stars, with one customer who hates spiders saying they order them every September'. Another left a 5 out of 5 star rating calling them 'effective and cost effective' and is extremely happy that it also catches other insects like 'woodlice, silverfish, spiders, clothes moths and mosquitos too'.
And here it is, then: the Handy Spider Catcher.
This one-handed bug catcher is for the arachnophile. Capture and release even the fastest creepy crawlies in this container which is operated by a thumb slider allowing you to quickly trap bugs and spiders.
It’s a humane and educational trap that has a built-in magnifier so you can examine the delicate details of your tiny visitors. Simply place the catcher over the bug, slide the button down to trap the spider and slide it back up to release it in the garden.
Shoppers are extremely happy with the superb 4.4-star rated educational spider catcher as one says their 'kids absolutely love it'.
Type of catcher: Manual box trap Dimensions 0.6x2x1.5 Inches
This ultrasonic spider repeller emits high-pitched sound waves that should send spiders and other critters running for the hills.
The sound is too high a frequency for humans - and most pets - to hear but is thought to be extremely unpleasant for spiders and other creepy crawlies.
Simply plug it in and let the ultrasonic sound waves do their magic, leaving you with peace of mind and a spider-free space.
Another similar ultrasonic option, this pest repeller emits electromagnetic waves that will repel spiders, insects and even rodents too.
The Murpower® Indoor Pest Repeller sends out variable ultrasonic waves at a high frequency that is too high for humans and pets to hear but makes uncomfortable listening for rodents and insects.
As well as repelling spiders, this powerful plug-in will keep rats, mice, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, ants and other crawling insects away from your home
Murpower® claim that pests will be off in 7-10 days, and this is a much more humane and safe pest control method than using chemicals and traps.
For a more natural approach to combat spider season, citrus, orange, and peppermint are the best essential oils to repel spiders and mice, and this blend of all three in one oil packs a punch to keep these pests away.
This humane Spider Catcher is simple to use and can remove unwanted guests from up to 73cm away.
You simply turn the handle to open the container and place it over the bug before turning the handle again to secure the spider in the see-through trap. So you can release the creature outdoors without harming it… or losing sight of it.
It’s ideal for catching and releasing spiders as well as moths, bees, daddy longlegs and butterflies who may have wandered indoors, and since they're in a container, they're safe, unharmed and secure to move around without the lid slipping off.
Type of catcher: Manual box trap Length: 73cm
How much do spider catchers cost?
More concerned about how much it'll cost you to be able to fight any pesky intruders during mating season? Don't stress too much, as spider catchers come in a wide variety of prices depending on what kind of tool you're after.
Typically a manual spider catcher won't cost you more than £15, but if you're after a more tech-smart catcher that you plug in or suck up the spiders, you're looking at around £20-£25 on the higher end of the spectrum.
1. Avoid eating on your sofa.
"Crumbs and other pieces of food that fall down the cracks of your sofa will attract insects onto it."
"As a result of this, spiders will then be attracted to these insects and you’ll soon find yourself sharing your sofa with creepy crawlies."
"To avoid this, always try to eat at a dining room table if possible, or use a tray."
2. Think about your furniture:
"Wicker is probably the worst choice of furniture for your living room if you don’t get along with spiders."
"They have lots of perfectly protected, dark holes and areas where a spider will live very happily despite your fear of them."
"To help keep spiders off your sofa, try putting sofa covers over them which will stop them from crawling down the cracks or gaps in between cushions and sofa arms."
3. Vacuum the corners of your room and sofa:
"You should vacuum your room and sofa regularly, especially the hard-to-reach corners of your room, underneath your sofa and in the corners of your sofa."
"These often tend to have more dust and can provide spiders with a great hiding place to build their web."
4. Tidy up children’s toys & living room decorations:
"Because spiders like to hide in small holes and sheltered spaces, living rooms full of ornaments, books, and other decorations are the ideal arachnid-friendly environment, so make sure you regularly dust and clean them to avoid this happening."
"Toys left lying around from your kids will also provide spiders the hiding places they wish to call home, so make sure to tidy these up regularly."
5. Sit in the dark:
"Try to avoid turning on the lights in the evenings, and, if you can, sit in the dark."
"Remember, light draws spiders to it. The lights attract insects, attracting spiders into your home to feed on them."
6. Close your windows during the day:
"By keeping your windows closed during the day, you can lower the temperature of your living room by stopping heat from entering." "Open them back up on an evening to allow a cooler breeze in once the sun goes down and the temperature drops."
"Given that spiders prefer warm surroundings, keeping your living room chilly at night will deter them."
7. Use extractor fans cleverly:
"It's a well-known fact that spiders are attracted to heat. However, during hot weather, extractor fans can be put to double use."
"If you have an open plan living room and kitchen, leave your kitchen fans running for a while to rid your home of some of the excess heat."
"Doing this can potentially stop spiders from entering your living room."
What is the best way to get rid of spiders?
Again we asked this question to Steve Hamblett and he said: "Add certain plants beside your sofa: spiders dislike acidic smells and other strong scents. By adding plants such as mint, lemongrass, lavender or eucalyptus to your living room, due to their natural overpowering scents, it will help ward off spiders from your living room."
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Another way you can get rid of spiders is to "Plug-in spider repellents - consider purchasing ultrasonic-based spider repellents. According to theory, spiders find ultrasonic sound uncomfortable, resulting in them leaving the area."
Lastly, you can, "Use essential oils, the best essential oil for preventing spiders is peppermint. Simply combine a few drops of it with some water in a spray bottle, then mist it across your living room, focusing on your sofa. Spiders will leave and avoid the area since they dislike the smell."
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