how to keep spiders out of sandbox

1. How do I keep black widows out of my sandbox?
2. How much cinnamon do I put in a sandbox?
3. What do you put on the bottom of a sandbox?
4. Will cinnamon keep cats out of a sandbox?

How do I keep black widows out of my sandbox?

First mix up a solution of 40 percent water, 40 percent alcohol and 20 percent dish soap in a spray bottle. Then inspect your entire yard for signs of black widows and spray any you find directly with the mixture. If you don't spray the spider directly, it won't help.

How much cinnamon do I put in a sandbox?

The sand has not stayed in there long enough yet to get bugs, but I will be adding this as soon as I get home today to make sure it never does: Add one cup of cinnamon to your sandbox and mix it in with the sand to repel ants, centipedes, flies and perhaps even the neighborhood cat!

What do you put on the bottom of a sandbox?

What should I use for a sandbox bottom?

1. Landscape fabric: allows water to drain through, but may not be strong enough to move.
2. Regular plywood: allows movement, but may rot and does not drain.
3. Redwood plywood: I don't know anything about, but I saw it at Home Depot, and it may be more resistant to rot.

Will cinnamon keep cats out of a sandbox?

Substances sometimes used in an effort to deter cats through their odor include: Cayenne or chile powder. Cinnamon.