From:                   Lionel  Evans <[log in to unmask]>

> I need to spray my woodshop, (where I build equipment and store supplies),
> for spiders. What can I use that will not kill bees later?

   Spiders are arachnids, not insects and most insectidices aren't
very effective. On the entomology list it's been mentioned that a
broom or vacuum is much more effective than spraying.

   I don't know if it's still legal, but I do know it's highly
effective (yet also highly dangerous). We used to fumigate with
burning sulfur (you could actually buy it in candle form), and it
would get rid of all vermin for months.

   One whiff of the fumes would get you also, so you had to light it
quickly and get out. It also poses a fire danger if not on good
fireproof burn stations, and is quite corrosive to metal.

   Incidently the flow ended in the Carolinas with a week of rain. We
hope to be back at the bees Saturday, but may have to use a life
jacket and safety rope.  Sigh...such is life.

Dave Green   SC  USA
The Pollination Home Page:  http://pollinator.com

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