Another huntsman friend here!

Bushmanpat, I LOVE that link, I am clapping my hands with glee at having a little pet spider to play with and feed!

However, I do understand people who have a fear of them... try to keep in mind the good things they do and the fact that we look a hell of a lot scarier to them .

Great advice about the citrus or citronella, I would always try a less invasive and more conservative approach before jumping in to chemicals. (Plus home made sprays are a lot cheaper - v important in this GFC climate )