Spiders are arachnids, not insects, characterized by their eight legs and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom. They are natural predators, playing a crucial role in controlling the population of insects. While most house spiders are harmless and even beneficial by preying on common indoor pests, their presence can be unsettling in your home.
Spiders typically enter homes through gaps around windows and doors, cracks in foundations, or any openings they can find, often in search of food or shelter. Once inside, they tend to hide in dark, quiet areas like basements, crawl spaces, high corners, closets, or attics.
Spiders can become a problem in homes and buildings for several reasons:
Fear and Discomfort
Many people have arachnophobia, a fear of spiders. The presence of spiders can cause anxiety, discomfort, and disrupt the sense of well-being in one’s own home.
Webbing
Spiders create webs that can be unsightly and messy. These webs often accumulate in corners, on ceilings, and around furniture, requiring frequent cleaning and maintenance.
Indicative of Other Pest Problems
The presence of spiders may also indicate an underlying pest problem since they feed on insects. A high number of spiders might suggest a larger infestation of the prey insects.
Recognizing signs of a spider infestation can help you address the issue before it escalates.
Here are some key indicators:
Increased Sightings
Regularly seeing several spiders in your home may indicate an infestation. Spiders are typically solitary, so frequent sightings could suggest a larger population.
Finding Webs
Spiders produce webs to catch their prey. Finding multiple webs in and around your home, especially in less-disturbed areas like basements, attics, and garages, is a common sign of an infestation.
Egg Sacs
Spiders lay eggs contained in silk sacs that are often ball-shaped and may be found in webs or hidden areas. Discovering multiple egg sacs can indicate a potential increase in spider population.
Presence of Other Insects
An abundance of other small insects can attract spiders seeking food. If you notice an increase in flies, centipedes, pill bugs, crickets, moths, or other small insects, it could also increase the spider population in your home.
Spider FAQ’s
What attracts spiders into my home?
Spiders typically enter homes in search of food, shelter, or a mate. Common attractions include ample insect prey, warm and dark spaces for nesting, and open entry points like cracks around doors and windows.
Are all spiders venomous?
While all spiders have venom to subdue their prey, very few are dangerous to humans. Most household spiders possess venom that is not harmful to humans and their bites, if they occur, are usually less harmful than a bee sting.
How can I prevent spiders from entering my house?
Prevention can be achieved by sealing cracks and gaps in the building’s exterior, using screens on windows and doors, maintaining a clean home to reduce insect prey, and using appropriate lighting outside (as some lights attract the insects that spiders feed on).
What should I do if I find a spider in my home?
If you’re comfortable doing so, you can capture it and release it outside. If you’re dealing with a venomous species or a severe infestation, it’s best to contact professional pest control services for safe removal.
Don’t Let Spiders Take Over Your Home!
If you suspect you have a spider problem, don’t wait. Contact Pest Pro for a professional inspection and effective treatment. Our experienced technicians have the knowledge and tools to eliminate bed bugs and restore your peace of mind.
Why Pest Pros?
- We Get the Job Done Right: Pests hide in the toughest spots. With over 40 years of combined experience, we know where to look and how to tackle the problem.
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- Guaranteed Results: Our proven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach eliminates pests and prevents them from returning. If they do, we’ll come back at no additional cost.
If the Pests Come Back, We Come Back
Pest Control Treatment Includes
In Depth Inspection
Our pest specialist will perform a in-depth inspection of your home; we are looking for conducive conditions that pest thrive in. You tech might fight signs of rodent activity, active ant trails, or moisture-related issues.
Preventive Pest Service
Your pest service program will include monitoring stations for pest activity and target applications for pest found. Slow release granular application around your home and a protective spray barrier to stop pest from moving in.
What Pests Want
Yes, we give pests what they want: Food! Our pest specialist carry a variety of food that pests cannot resist, and they know how to carefully apply the right solutions in common nesting spots for effective elimination.
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