Almost every spider sucked into a home vacuum cleaner will die—either immediately, from the trauma of ricocheting through the machine's narrow tubes, or eventually, from thirst.
If the bag is full, the density of dirt, dust, and hair is likely to suffocate the spider. It's much harder for a spider to find its way out of a bag, and after a little time, the spider will eventually die of thirst. There's also a chance that other critters are in there that can and will eat it.
It certainly could, depending on the vacuum cleaner. If there is a clear way out, the huntsman could make its escape when the vacuum is turned off. That's assuming the spider survived being sucked up, that there were surfaces it could stick to, and there were gaps big enough to squeeze through.
We know spiders can survive in low pressure (like you find in a vacuum) and in low gravity, thanks to some research carried out in space by NASA.
While we do not condone killing of insects, there is no guarantee that vacuuming up a spider will kill it. Further, because the ends are open to allow debris to come into your machine, a spider could certainly crawl back out if left in the clear bin.
When it comes to spiders and bugs that have a more fragile body without an exoskeleton, they most likely will be killed by the suction. If they make it into the vacuum bag, they will suffocate from the dirt inside. Bugs that do survive the suction and stay alive in the vacuum bag can crawl out.
Spiders are fragile, so vacuuming one up will easily kill it. However, the egg sac offers a little more protection, so eggs or spiderlings might survive.
Complex, multi-cellular life wouldn't be able to survive in a vacuum, but microbes might. Microbiologists have discovered extremophiles – microbes that can survive in extreme conditions – such as Deinococcus radiodurans, which can survive high levels of radiation, as well as a vacuum, a lack of water and cold.
Some spiders have been found ballooning more than 3 kilometres up in the atmosphere. Due to their low weight compared with body surface area, and the thread acting as a parachute, a true spider should survive a fall.
Males self-destruct to keep their mates faithful. The male orb-weaving spider self-destructs during mating.
Spiders need oxygen as much as we do and once under the water and in the pipes it would be unlikely to be able to surface until it reaches the sewers.
Some spiders have life spans of less than a year, while others may live for up to twenty years. However, spiders face many dangers that reduce their chances of reaching a ripe old age. Spiders and their eggs and young are food for many animals.
The truth – which you'll probably be relieved to hear – is that spiders don't come up the plughole of your bath. There is almost always a U-bend in the plumbing just below your plug holes. The reason for this isn't to keep spiders coming up them, but to stop items falling down and clogging the drain.
If you cannot stand having a spider in the home, don't squish it to bits. Instead, capture it with a jar and release it outside. It will find somewhere else to go and will continue preying on the bugs you also despise.
Vacuum it up
Using a strong vacuum is a good way to kill spiders, removing cobwebs and any potential egg sacs that the spider has left behind. Use the long hose to suck up the spider and allow the vacuum to run for some time to ensure that the spider dies within the vacuum bag.
Their own bigger relatives. If you have a paralyzing fear of spiders, here's a Halloween treat: Some spiders can be literally scared to death by their own eight-legged relatives.
Hunting spiders easily climb vertical surfaces or move upside down on the ceiling. A thousand tiny hairs at the ends of their legs make sure they do not fall off.
Spiders directly exposed to a spider control spray will definitely die after a short period of time, ranging from just a few hours to a couple of weeks. However, it is not possible to eliminate all spiders on your property.
Astronaut Bruce McCandless II floats completely untethered, away from the safety of the space shuttle, with nothing but his Manned Maneuvering Unit keeping him alive. The first person in history to do so.
Without air in your lungs, blood will stop sending oxygen to your brain. You'll pass out after about 15 seconds. 90 seconds after exposure, you'll die from asphyxiation. It's also very cold in space.
Other astronauts have described it in similar yet varying ways: "burning metal," "a distinct odor of ozone, an acrid smell," "walnuts and brake pads," "gunpowder" and even "burnt almond cookie." Much like all wine connoisseurs smell something a bit different in the bottle, astronaut reports differ slightly in their " ...
Almost every spider sucked into a home vacuum cleaner will die—either immediately, from the trauma of ricocheting through the machine's narrow tubes, or eventually, from thirst.
Common places where spiders tend to nest and lay eggs in the house include: in and behind the closet, under the bed and sofa, under the kitchen sink, and in the garage. They also love humid areas like the bathroom and basement.
Spray them with bleach and water
One of the fastest ways to eliminate pests is bleach. This household compound is so toxic that it kills arachnids and insects in less than five minutes. Sprinkle spider eggs and spiderlings with a mixture of water and bleach.