Spider Misting Systems

For your lake house and boat dock

Spider Misting Systems

What is a spider misting system?

Spider misting systems have been popular in lake communities around Texas and Oklahoma for over 20 years. Similar to a mosquito misting system, a spider control system consists of an installed network of tubing and nozzles around the area that spiders are congregating. These systems are popular on boat docks and lake houses, as well as rural homes and barns that have problems controlling the spider population. By scheduling regular misting cycles late at night when spiders are most active, we can target them to reduce web build up and unsightly spider droppings on your home or boat dock.

How does a spider misting system work?

By running a series of tubing and nozzles around the selected area, we are able to consistently create a zone of protection with regularly scheduled misting cycles. All of this is controlled by the CoastalMister system, which can be placed near your home or boat dock. Once the system is installed, you will see a dramatic decrease of spider activity within as little as 7 days.

What types of chemicals are used? And are they safe?

There are a few different options when it comes to misting system chemicals. All of these products have been extensively tested by their manufacturers, and approved by the EPA for use in residential automatic misting systems. Each product has a specific dilution rate, carefully developed by entomologists (bug scientists) to deliver the absolute minimum required amount to affect the targeted insects without harming humans or pets. Click here to be directed to more information.

The types of products commonly used are listed below:

  • Pyrethrum based products

  • Permethrin Based Products

  • Natural Repellents (used when spraying over water)

FAQs

  • Yes, but there are two key factors to consider: For a spider misting system to be effective, it needs to be installed correctly and properly maintained. This means keeping up with regular maintenance and keeping the system filled with the right products.

    We can never guarantee the complete elimination of spiders around your home, but we know that with a properly operating system you will see a significant reduction in mosquitos, leading to less time spent cleaning your boat and the exterior of your home.

  • Our recommendation is 3 mist cycles each night for 30 seconds each cycle. However, this is fully customizable and be changed to reflect the severity of your spider issue.

  • This will depend on the size of your home or boa, dock but a good ballpark is anywhere from the low $2,000’s to $5,000+.

  • This will depend on the size of the system, but in general you can divide 100 by the number of nozzles, and the answer will reflect how many months a full tank will last, when it is set to the recommended 3 times per day at 30 seconds each mist cycle.