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Although I am quite fond of most insects (mosquitos being a VERY strong exception) my brother is not so and actually invented a long handled spider squishing device which anyone can make in their own home!
It consists of a broomstick from which the broom has been removed, then take an old sock or two and wrap them around the tip, sort of balling them up so they extend beyond the tip a bit. Secure these on with a rubber band. Then, when you need to squish a spider, put a paper towel over the sock part, also with a rubber band, squish your spider, then throw away the paper towel.
When he and I shared a home back when we were younger, he would put the microwave timer on 60 seconds and this was how long I had to get the spider outside before he would squish it. It made for some dramatic moments, but I never lost one!
It consists of a broomstick from which the broom has been removed, then take an old sock or two and wrap them around the tip, sort of balling them up so they extend beyond the tip a bit. Secure these on with a rubber band. Then, when you need to squish a spider, put a paper towel over the sock part, also with a rubber band, squish your spider, then throw away the paper towel.
When he and I shared a home back when we were younger, he would put the microwave timer on 60 seconds and this was how long I had to get the spider outside before he would squish it. It made for some dramatic moments, but I never lost one!