More on my war on the insect.

   Ok, this won't kill the 8 legged monsters, but they do vacate the premises pretty darn quick.

3 cups water
1 tsp dish soap
1 tsp pepperment oil

   Mix all in a spray bottle and mist around all your windows and doors where spiders lurk.   In the basement I sprayed it right on their webs.   4 days later still no spiders to be seen.  Don't spray on carpet as it is oil.  And the plus side, safe for pets and smells goods.