Spider problem

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  1. Myndos

    Myndos Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all, I have a small back garden, which is covered with blue slate stones recently it has become infested with spiders no webs just hundreds of them, I personally don't worry but my wife doesn't like them,is there any way to discourage them from taking up residence in my garden thanks
     
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      Sheal Total Gardener

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      What type of spiders are they Myndos? Is it possible for you to take a photo please?
       
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        Hi just small spider's with a grey rock color body, not very tech savvy would not know how to get photos on post
         
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        You really need to identify it first to see what it likes/dislikes. I suspect it will just be a temporary thing as they have just hatched out. A large population cannot survive for long in a small location and will move on or be eaten by something else.
         
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