Cobwebs in the house are not a common occurrence, but a sign that is worth paying attention to. And if at first glance the presence of a cobweb indicates the inattention of the housewife, then in fact, you just need to turn to popular superstitions. After all, in this case they can tell a lot about things.
Still, it’s worth finding out whether this is a good omen or a bad one, since most people, when they see a cobweb in their home, immediately try to get rid of it.
Sign about cobwebs in the house
Based on popular superstitions, poutine in the house is a pretty good omen. First of all, it foreshadows wealth for the owner of the house. Still, this does not mean that you do not need to clean the house and wait until the spiders completely cover the entire house with cobwebs. After all, such manipulation does not work at all.
Moreover, this sign will not work even when there is no harmony in the house. If the residents of the house constantly quarrel and cannot find a common language with each other, then the web can attract luck to itself and hold it.
At the same time, as a rule, in houses where there is no understanding, spiders do not stay for long, so the residents of such a house are unlikely to have good luck.
What does the color of a spider you see mean?
The meaning of the sign largely depends on the color of the arthropod insect. A spider with a black body portends unpleasant events or illness of one of the household members. In other cases, the signs do not promise anything bad:
- a white spider portends favorable changes and joyful events;
- red or green - for profit, a successful transaction;
- yellow - to success in business.
The greatest danger threatens the one who sees the cross. According to legend, his appearance in the house predicts death or serious illness.
Signs about cobwebs in different parts of the house
When unraveling signs about cobwebs in the house, you should pay attention to which part of the house it is located. After all, this is of great importance. So, a cobweb over the bed or on the ceiling can portend good luck in the business you have started. In order for the omen to come true, the web must be removed only after its implementation.
It's a good sign to see cobwebs in the kitchen. Regardless of which part of the kitchen the cobweb appears, it indicates that the mistress of the house will soon have an assistant
Despite good omens, cobwebs in the house can also portend bad news. So, the most common phenomenon is cobwebs in the corners, especially in the most inaccessible ones. According to signs, this web indicates a place where negative energy accumulates, so you need to get rid of it quickly. Moreover, after cleaning, you need to carry out a ritual of cleansing the apartment with a candle and prayer.
Gossip and discussion are foreshadowed by the cobweb that appeared above the front door. But a cobweb above the door in the house itself speaks of imminent deception or betrayal. Moreover, if a young girl discovers her, then this is a sign that her boyfriend will cheat on her.
Getting rid of arthropods
The task is easy. It is enough to carry out a general cleaning, collect all the existing cobwebs and thoroughly rinse all the corners and seal all the cracks in the house. Ventilating the room will also have a great effect on the “leakage of uninvited guests.” Throwing out garbage and unnecessary rubbish can also work to your advantage.
Chemical repellents for spiders.
Arthropods will not tolerate chemicals. The following remedies will help you get rid of it:
- Butox 50.
- Dichlorvos.
- Neoron.
- Dobrokhim FOS and others.
Children and pets should leave the premises before spraying chemicals. Having chosen a product and treated your apartment with it, you should also leave the room for 30–40 minutes so as not to breathe in fumes and chemicals. After cleaning, the room should be well ventilated.
Important! You shouldn't resort to chemicals if you don't have many arthropods. Use chemicals when you realize that general cleaning will not bring good results.
Folk remedies.
In addition to chemistry, there are wonderful remedies “from the people”.
- A vacuum cleaner will carefully remove all the eggs laid by arthropods and collect all the cobwebs, and to eliminate the individuals themselves, use sticky traps, simply place them around the entire perimeter of the apartment.
- Essential oils of eucalyptus, mint and tea tree will also save you from unpleasant creatures.
How to prepare the solution?
- 20 drops of your chosen essential oil.
- 500 milliliters of water.
Mix the resulting solution and apply to the areas where arthropods live.
Signs about cobwebs on clothing or body
Often, due to their carelessness and carelessness, people can get caught in a web. In this case, it is also worth turning to folk superstitions, since this too has its own signs, and in most cases they are bad.
So, getting caught in a big web means attracting huge troubles. If a cobweb clings to clothes on the street, then this promises new clothes. But, if this web was found only at home, then, based on the sign, this portends wealth.
The part of the body to which the web is stuck is also of great importance. The sign of a cobweb on the hand indicates good luck and the emergence of new sources of income. A cobweb that gets on your face portends news. But what they will be depends on the weather in which it stuck.
The discovery of a new talent in oneself may be foreshadowed by a cobweb stuck to the head, especially to the hair.
First steps to eliminate mold
Sealing the windows will protect the balcony from moisture, and therefore from mold
The fungus spreads very quickly and is resistant even to modern antiseptics. The unpleasant musty smell characteristic of it creates an unhealthy atmosphere in the room. There is only one way to destroy mold at the root - to get to the mycelium that has settled in the wall or window frame.
To achieve this, measures have been developed to improve the balcony:
- additional sealing of windows;
- replacing wooden frames with plastic ones;
- sealing cracks on the roof and floor using high-quality putty;
- repair of drainpipes;
- updating the paintwork;
- adjusting ventilation;
- reducing the number of indoor plants.
To improve ventilation, holes are sometimes drilled in the frames. However, this event is controversial and can only contribute to moisture getting inside the balcony.
How and with what can you scare away?
Often, in order to get rid of birds, people resort to all available methods, including those that harm the birds. There are many effective and, at the same time, humane options that allow you not to go to extreme measures. As a rule, it is not always possible to achieve the desired result the first time.
It is best to start fighting pigeons with the simplest methods, gradually moving further if one or another of them does not work.
How to get rid of glare?
- Hang foil cut into small strips around the perimeter of the balcony. When the material flutters in the wind, it will create unpleasant sounds and glare.
- Place foil on the balcony windows so that its reflective side “looks” onto the street.
- Hang unnecessary CDs (5-7 pieces) in several places, ensuring they rotate freely. The light emanating from these objects will scare away pigeons.
- Attach foil-based insulation to the balcony wall, which perfectly reflects light.
- Tie glitter balloons to the railing.
- Install glass or a mirror on the balcony in a place where light is reflected during the day.
Attention! Balloons, disks and foil have the greatest effect, since even a slight wind helps create glare on them. In addition, you can drive away pigeons from the balcony and from the roof canopy using a laser pointer
In addition, you can drive away pigeons from the balcony and from the roof canopy using a laser pointer.
How to get rid of it using water?
One of the reasons why pigeons hide on balconies is because their feathers are wet, which creates difficulties during flight. Therefore, you can get rid of birds by thoroughly wetting the balcony several times. Children's water pistols, as well as plastic bottles with holes made in the lid, are well suited for this purpose.
Alternatively, you can use a hose equipped with an automatic sprinkler. In the summer, it should be stretched from the balcony to the water tap and the system should be started at the right time. This operation must be performed repeatedly until the birds understand that a particular place has become unsuitable for them. The disadvantage of this method is the need to periodically monitor the appearance of birds.
How to expel with sound?
Pigeons are afraid of sharp and loud sounds, and also do not like rustling. This can be used to combat birds, for example:
- Hang film from old tape cassettes, bags and foil on the balcony; these objects will scare away birds with their rustling sound.
- When birds appear on the railing, use a whistle, football fans' pipes, or play loud music.
- Purchase a bioacoustic device that reproduces the sounds made by birds of prey.
- Hang tin cans filled with small stones. The birds will not like their noise.
- Periodically throw firecrackers onto the balcony.
Reference. When using loud sounds, it should be taken into account that they must be emitted constantly, frightening birds flying up to the balcony. In this regard, such a method will cause inconvenience to neighbors.
How to fight by building barriers?
In the fight against pigeons, physical barriers are effective, creating an obstacle for the birds. Typically the following devices are used for this:
- Polymer mesh covering all free space. This option has an affordable price and does not interfere with the penetration of light into the room. At the same time, birds will no longer be able to get onto the balcony.
- A long stretch made of flexible material and equipped with spikes. Securing it to the railing will prevent pigeons from landing on it.
- A thin rope or line stretched taut over all surfaces where pigeons usually land. Such a solution will create an obstacle when landing, and the birds will be forced to look for other places.
Surfaces on which birds land should be lubricated with Vaseline or a similar substance. Since the pigeons' feet will constantly slip, they will fly to another place.
How to drive away using odors?
Pigeons do not tolerate strong odors, so spices scattered on the balcony will be an excellent solution in the fight against a flock invasion. Suitable for this purpose:
- cinnamon;
- pepper (hot or allspice);
- cloves, etc.
Important! The seasoning does not pose a risk to human health, but it repels birds well. Seasoning can be successfully replaced with mothballs
Elimination of nests
Any empty nests found should be discarded.
Next, we consider what to do if the birds have built a fresh nest and are expecting offspring.
If a nest with clutches appears on the balcony, then the eggs should be replaced with white balls or pieces of chalk. Without waiting for the chicks, the birds will leave the balcony.