https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:32:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2663590 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:29:34 +0000 mediagirl 2663590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>But wolf spiders are the best spiders! They kill all the bad ones. I'd sleep down there. Not on the floor...but on a bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2663415 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:45:54 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2663415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just call pest control and see what they say. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583974 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:51:24 +0000 snowjewelz 2583974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahh I hate spiders so I would be terrified to sleep there knowing it's lurking around somewhere!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583873 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 22:07:34 +0000 Rocker2014 2583873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always been terrified of spiders and used to laugh about how ridiculous my terror was. But, two weeks ago a friend of mine was bitten by a spider and had to be hospitalized. Now I feel justified in my phobia! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583742 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:51:23 +0000 babypugs 2583742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry at all. If your parents think that there are no spiders in their home, they are deceiving themselves. :) For what it's worth, my exterminator says that spraying doesn't do much for spiders--they have to directly be hit with the spray for it to kill them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583649 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 01:07:21 +0000 PawPrints 2583649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a pretty enlightening thread. I don't like spiders but my first reaction was "One spider?" So I'm really surprised by everyone's responses. Like, in the area where we live, spiders are very very common indoors and you just deal with them one by one when you spot them. No point pretending they don't exist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583563 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:05:59 +0000 DesertDreams88 2583563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe use some sticky traps if you cant afford an exterminator?</p> <p>Regular spiders, fine. Big wolf spider? Ick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583535 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:33:31 +0000 Alba4 2583535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: yes! Both sets of grandparents help with childcare and spend the night. I've already lost my mind😬😳😖! I think we need to get the exterminator and call it today! I appreciate everyone's feedback. I enjoyed a good chuckle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583524 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:02:05 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2583524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Maysprout: we have a nice finished room in our backyard and my dad would rather sleep in their car when they visit! They have a Volkswagen camper but still... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583518 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 14:49:03 +0000 littlebug 2583518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know why I didn't think of this the first time, but a patient of mine just told me to soak a mop in vinegar and then wipe the corners of the room. Kills spiders and prevents them from coming back. She swears by it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583517 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 14:44:05 +0000 Foodnerd81 2583517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe I have lived in the city too long- aren't there bugs and spiders somewhere in every house? I mean, I expect some level of urban pests in the city and some level of "country" pests once you get out of the city. To make everyone more comfortable I think I would have an exterminator come once and call it a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583513 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 14:36:43 +0000 SweetCaroline 2583513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's stopping the spider from crawling upstairs? Also, I hear spiders like air mattresses muhahaha!</p> <p>Seriously though, both sets of grands stay over weekly? You deserve a medal. I would lose my shit by week 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583507 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 14:02:09 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 2583507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: exactly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583493 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 13:19:10 +0000 MrsSRS 2583493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spiders are everywhere so I'd sleep in your basement, no prob. Also, you host your.parents every week?! You are a saint. I bet they'll get tired of the air mattress eventually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583492 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 13:16:06 +0000 sandy 2583492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's a finished basement so yes. If the spider is downstairs it can get anywhere in your house </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583490 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 13:08:05 +0000 periwinklebee 2583490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there anything short of spraying you could do that is supposed to repel spiders and would make your parents/in-laws more comfortable? Do they make spider traps, similar to fly traps? I've heard that citrus oil, peppermint oil, etc repel spiders (and also smell nice!)</p> <p>I used to be petrified of spiders, and part of me still is, but I try to suck it up. Still, if I see a bug, I'd prefer DH kill it and not me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583487 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 13:05:42 +0000 Maysprout 2583487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: Id sleep down there too. Everyone's house are full of spiders and bugs.<br /> <a href="http://www.techinsider.io/how-many-bugs-arthropods-in-a-house-2016-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.techinsider.io/how-many-bugs-arthropods-in-a-house-2016-1</a></p> <p>If it's clean and tidy then it's just going to be some that pass through. We slept on blankets on the floor in our basement lots when kids and there were wolf spiders down there too. They mainly just stayed behind the laundry machine and big stuff that didn't get dusted behind regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583482 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:53:57 +0000 Alba4 2583482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I'm not scared of spiders and I totally would sleep down there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583480 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:51:20 +0000 avivoca 2583480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would spray it for spiders, especially because it is finished. Then I wouldn't think about it. If it was scary and unfinished, nope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583478 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:49:49 +0000 SweetiePie 2583478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: </p> [attach=3764/16/oa26v2.337x600.image.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583476 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:48:48 +0000 SweetiePie 2583476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope nope nope. I'm afraid of spiders! </p> <p>I think that everyone has different fears of different things and if someone is genuinely afraid of something you can't expect them to just get over it. Like heights, water, dogs, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583472 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:40:12 +0000 cascademom 2583472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: Yep, I'd move and not look back too. We have some ugly spiders in our area. If there was a nasty one, I would seriously move or do a Breaking Bad style fumigation on the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583470 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:37:22 +0000 BSB 2583470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate spiders so nope I wouldn't. </p> <p>@Alba4: are you not afraid of spiders? Would you sleep down there? Not saying you have to, but once fear creeps in, it's hard to stop thinking about it. The idea of spiders creeps me out but knowing that you are trying to do something about might help them be okay with it.</p> <p>Minimizing their fear isn't going to help anything. IMHO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583468 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:10:25 +0000 erinbaderin 2583468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I would move and never look back. :happy: But spiders really freak me out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583466 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:00:25 +0000 Alba4 2583466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: I know!😂</p> <p>My husband doesn't want to spray, but maybe I can convince him just so we can get our living room back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583459 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:36:40 +0000 littlebug 2583459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be a little freaked out. I work in a hospital on a toxicology unit and have seen spider bites go rogue - they're nothing to mess with. If it's financially possible, I'd hire an exterminator to go in and spray.</p> <p>But seriously, how can someone who is that afraid of spiders be a plumber?! Aren't they in crawl spaces frequently?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583456 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:26:28 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2583456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't sleep in your basement because I wouldn't chance a spider bite. My little cousin had to go to urgent care due to a spider bite on her wrist l. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583454 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:22:24 +0000 BabyTsMom 2583454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg i wouldn't even go into the basement at all!! But I'm also petrified of all spiders and other critters, so.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583453 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:17:16 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 2583453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found one in my youngests bedroom yesterday, and was too scared to kill it. I wouldn't put her to bed in her room last night so we had a sleep over in my bedroom. </p> <p>I'm petrified of spiders, though, and am team burn the house down when you find one. 😭😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-scared-to-sleep-in-our-basement#post-2583420 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 08:28:13 +0000 Maysprout 2583420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go on a spidey hunt to try and make sure it was a wolf and not a recluse. But there's lots of spiders around, so overall it wouldn't bother me. Plus if they're in your basement they're probably in your house :shocked: :wink: Not sure if I'd choose a blowup mattress on the ground over an elevated bed.<br /> But we have a nicely finished attic, really big, pretty windows, extra climate controls. My parents won't sleep up there, no clue why. They made me self conscious about it so I always give siblings and visitors another room option but everyone else chooses the attic bc it's so much more room and privacy. I donno parents are also just weird a lot of times :wink: </p>