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We had this same problem, except with fire ants which are aggressive and leave painful bite marks. In the nursery. On the second floor (and none on the first floor). So I called the exterminator. He said ants are a big problem in nurseries and nursing homes because they are attracted to milk, drool, and crumbs, even tiny tiny amounts. Obviously very difficult to avoid in these surroundings.

So, he used a special ant bait that is rated safe for daycare centers and nursing homes specifically and which I felt comfortable using in a nursery at home. He was able to put it between the carpet and the baseboards so it was invisible and hidden from a crawling baby who might want to, say, lick the walls. Also he said that ant baits are among the least toxic insect repellents and have to be used sparingly or else the ants get suspicious and won't partake.

Sure enough, within a day or so, the ants left the floor around the nursing chair and went to where the baits were (I guess because I haven''t see them again and it's been a few months). I hope they took the baits back to their nests. I hate fire ants.

As for spiders, I can't help you, but a good exterminator might.