Vacuuming up a spider with a hoover: This is what really happens

If you find a spider in your home, there are several ways to get rid of the creepy-crawly. Read this article to find out what happens if you vacuum up the spider.

What happens to vacuumed up spiders

Many people think that spiders can survive being vacuumed up without harm. According to the rumour, the animals simply crawl back out of the hoover’s pipe. However, this popular wisdom is not correct.

• Whether a spider survives an attack with a hoover depends essentially on two factors. One is whether the hoover bag is empty or already filled.

• If the dust bag is still empty, the crawling animal is catapulted with full force against the end of the hoover housing and usually dies.

• If, on the other hand, the hoover bag is already somewhat full, the spider will land softly. It often survives this and can crawl out of the tube again.

• To survive the hoover attack, another factor plays a weighty role. This is the suction strength you set. If you vacuum the spider at the highest level, it will fly through the hoover tube at over 100 kilometres per hour. The animal is thrown against the walls at full force. Hardly any spider survives that.

• If, on the other hand, you have set a low suction power, the spider’s chances of survival are much better. The prerequisite, however, is that the hoover bag is no longer empty.

• In the end, it can be said that only very few spiders survive if you vacuum them. Besides, it is a very cruel death for the useful animals, which you should spare them.

How to remove a spider from your home

To get a spider outdoors, you don’t need much and it doesn’t take any work. All you need is a container and a lid or a piece of paper.

• A glass container, such as a jar or bowl, is best, as you will still be able to see the spider. Place the jar over the animal so that it cannot get away.

• As soon as the spider crawls up the walls of the container, quickly turn the container over and place something over the opening. Alternatively, carefully slide a sturdy sheet of paper under the jar.

• Follow this by carrying the animal outside.