Spiders and Halloween seem to go hand in hand. As soon as October arrives, supermarket shelves are filled with spider-themed snacks and treats; and how many kids parties have you been to and found yourself surrounded by a sea of...
Rats, mice, bats and even the eternally popular arachnids (spiders) are always used as scary creatures for Halloween festivities. To be honest, I do find this a little harsh on the bats and spiders. Bats in the UK (all...
…and under the door, through the conservatory skylight and probably in through the gaps around the pipework for the washing machine. However, spiders will not climb up through the bath plug hole – as old wives tales might have...
Carving the pumpkins for “All Hallows’ Eve” has been a ritual in our household since before I can remember. As I went to collect two impressive specimens from the shed this evening, I paused to check on the rabbits...
… drop your curds and whey, but don’t panic. It’s similarity to the notorious black widow spider (genus Latrodectus) means these arachnids can cause alarm when found in and around homes in the UK. The false widow spider...
Ever found a spider in your bath and wondered how it got there? Ever heard the rumour they crawl up into the bath through the plug hole whilst you’re sleeping? You’re not alone. We’ve had countless people ask us...