Why
Aerosol contact sprays kill the individual sprayed but leave silk, sac, and structural conditions intact. Vacuuming removes the spider, the web, and the egg sac in one pass and reduces the prey debris that attracts new occupants.
References
- [1]Indoor IPM for Spiders - University of California IPM. Accessed June 2026.
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