Red spider mites help!

You'll probably get a killer spray or the like off ebay or get a list of stockists near where you live.

Found something as suggested SMC red spider mite natural Control will give it a try. I never think of eBay so thanks!

According to the internet it is nearly impossible to eradicate these yourself - you need a professional! Not sure if I believe that but they are obviously pretty persistent. You may need something like a smoke bomb where you would have to leave the house for several hours.

I've been putting up with them for more than 20 years, but have only ever seen one indoors - so far! It's the stain they leave that is amazing for something so small!

Try diatomaceous earth powder. It is an organic dessicant that dries out their body fluids. We used it for red mites in the hen coop with great success. Available from A****n online or any agricultural outlet.

Diatoms earth x

I am very worried about all spiders and if I spot one in my bedroom, I'm afraid it's either me or them. The only thing I find that works quickly and efficiently is Raid spray. Kills everything in a second or two. In a red container. Amazon sell it. I hate doing it to them, and catch them if possible and put them outside. Can't bear the thought of them running over me when I'm asleep. Once the can has been sprayed, it keeps them away for weeks. It might be worth a try.

My grandma once told me that in South America where she lived, these little red creatures were valued for the red dye they produced, on being processed.

Last autumn I had conkers in all rooms and only had one large garden spider indoors all winter.

Yes, I agree, it must be so annoying for all the little creatures of the world when humans choose to build on land where they live!!

nannypiano- why not try getting your phobia cured.
I was absolutely terrified of spiders all my life until I sat in on a phobia curing session at a yoga retreat. It took about 20 mins. I wasn't even the one getting the treatment- I was just listening. Never gave it another thought until a week or so later there was a large spider in the bath & I gently picked him up & put him outside. They have never bothered me since & I can happily move them outside or to safety.

We had them in the conservatory every year. I bought some ‘insects’ off the Internet, cannot remember what they were but they got rid of the little blighters.

Try Indorex along the window sills and doorways. Ants will not cross it so probably will work for spiders too. Still works for weeks even after you have washed the floor. Vet told me she uses it for ants.

Just find a professional, someone who is a member of the British Pest Control Association - BPCA.
Only they have access to the heavy stuff that you need for such a big infestation. You'll be able to look them up online.
Good luck.

I used to have these in a house we lived in and they did not seem harmful.

As Daisy said a smoke bomb could help. Ask a vet.
We used to live in the country and occasionally had a flea infestation, but it was only in the living room. I opened the bomb when we went to bed, shut the doors, and all dead by morning. The bugs, I mean, not us!
But yours sounds different and more widespread.

What harm do they do?

They can bite people and cause itchy rash. Evidently they live on plants and cause damage to them so you start there. This might help:
www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-get-rid-of-spider-mites-in-your-home
They sound horrible.