All of a sudden within the last week I am finding dead spiders on the bottom of the pool. I don't mind having no live spiders in the pool except I normally have several a day that I escort to the skimmer and I can't help but wonder what has changed. The only change that I can put my finger on is that the water temp (high 80s) is warmer than normal, however, I don't think it is any warmer than it was last year at this time. Any thoughts?
Dead Spiders
- Thread starter SteveK52
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I had no idea that i felt the exact same way until you said this.
I get some occasionally under the coping/ledge, especially in the corners. No idea what to do for them though.
The only reason I'm concerned is that something has changed. The chemistry of the water or possibly an electrical leak some where??I had no idea that i felt the exact same way until you said this.
I get some occasionally under the coping/ledge, especially in the corners. No idea what to do for them though.
I don’t think anything changed. Most spiders seek out dark and damp homes. Whether it’s under the coping ledge or in the skimmer a pool is perfect for them. Tons of mosquitoes and beetles to catch. (Or insert your local pests)
I think you are missing my point. For the last year and a half I have had live spiders in the pool, which I have forced into the skimmer on a daily basis to get rid of them and all of a sudden within the last week all the spiders that enter the pool are being found dead on the bottom. Something has had to change.
- Jun 1, 2018
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No the only thing that I have added that I never added before was baking soda to raise my TA.
- Jun 26, 2017
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,587
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Maybe the surfactant properties of the baking soda reduced the water tension & allowed them to drown. Or the old age 
I am not sure of the particular properties of baking soda, however if the small amount of baking soda that I have added kills spiders then I have found a solution to getting rid of the spiders.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,587
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)