But I’m not deceived. I
know full well that there are plenty left in the house, and they are waiting until I am
undressed and in bed before they start scuttling around the bedroom, playing tag with each
other, and havoc with my nerves.
They are out to get
me (I’m not paranoid, am I?) Recently, I have killed four rat-sized spiders
in my bedroom, splattering them unmercifully with a shoe kept specifically for the job.
The final straw came in the early hours a few nights ago, when I switched on my bedside
light, and was confronted by an enormous spider only inches away from my face on the
bedside table, and obviously up to no good. I swear he was grinning at me...
I realised the spiders were
winning, and decided they were not going to further intimidate me. I armed myself
with some weapons - a pocket torch, so I could catch them unawares, and a spray which
claims to kill all things creepy, including spiders.
And then I set about
eliminating the beasties.
The instructions on the
insecticide said to spray all entrances and places where spiders lurk, so I have
sprayed all around the windows and the French doors, including the balcony area. I have
also sprayed the door threshold - in case they come from other rooms to visit, under the
bed where I know they lie in wait, and behind and on top of the wardrobe fitments. I shall
either sleep peacefully in the knowledge that I have killed my enemy, or have breathing
difficulties due to the fumes....
Of course, there is a
drawback. Being a slow-release insecticide, with effects lasting for up to three
months, I won`t be able to do any housework for a while. Damn.
