Seeing More Spiders Than Usual? Here’s What to Do
Spiders are one of the most common pests homeowners deal with. And while most are harmless, that doesn’t mean you want them sharing your space.
If you’re noticing more spiders around your home, like on ceilings, in corners, or in your basement, it’s usually a sign that conditions are allowing them to thrive.
The good news is that there are practical steps you can take to reduce spider activity and make your home less inviting to them.
Why Spiders Are In Your Home
To get rid of spiders, you need to start with understanding why they are in your house. Like all pests, they enter in search of food, water, and shelter. Other insects and easy entrance invite spider infestation.
While some spiders stay outside, many can find the ideal conditions to mate and build a home inside your house.
During the cold of fall and winter in some states, and the extreme heat of summer in others, it may be as simple as spiders getting out of the weather. Other times, they are escaping heavy rains.
While you cannot control the weather, you can make your home less inviting. Removing entry points will also help you get rid of spiders. Keeping spiders out is easier than getting them out.
Step 1: Reduce Their Food Source
The most effective way to get rid of spiders is to eliminate their food. Spiders feed on insects, so if your home has flies, ants, or other small pests, spiders will naturally stick around.
To reduce their food source:
- Keep kitchen surfaces clean and free of crumbs
- Take out trash regularly
- Fix moisture issues that attract insects
- Keep doors and windows properly sealed
- Reduce outdoor lighting that draws bugs near entry points
Fewer insects = fewer spiders.
Step 2: Clean & Remove Webs Regularly
Spiders tend to return to areas where they’ve successfully built webs before. Regular cleaning helps disrupt this cycle and signals to spiders that your home isn’t a stable place to stay.
When vacuuming, make sure you hit behind furniture and use the attachments around doors and windows. When you sweep, be sure to mop. Remove any webs in ceiling corners or less-used spaces as soon as you see them. And be sure to pay extra attention when cleaning basements, garages, or storage areas.
Step 3: Declutter Key Areas
Spiders love dark, undisturbed spaces. Clutter provides perfect hiding spots, especially in basements, garages, closets, and storage rooms. Keeping these areas organized and minimizing unused items makes it harder for spiders to settle in.
It's also important to clean your air ducts once a year. If you have a fireplace, keep your flue closed when not in use.
Step 4: Seal Entry Points
Spiders often enter through small gaps around your home.
To limit access:
- Seal cracks around windows and doors
- Repair torn screens
- Close gaps around utility lines
- Check weather stripping and door sweeps
Even small openings can become entry points if left unaddressed. Find the small cracks and crevices that spiders slip through in your window sills, foundation, and walls. Seal them or have a professional do it.
Step 5: Maintain the Exterior of Your Home
Your home’s exterior plays a big role in spider activity inside.
- Trim bushes and vegetation away from the house
- Remove debris, woodpiles, and clutter near the foundation
- Keep siding, eaves, and corners clean
- Inspect for early signs of webs or nests
- Keep lights off when you're not using them, both inside the home and out. Spiders are not attracted to light, but their food is.
Spiders that stay outside are far less likely to make their way indoors.
Let Croach® Handle Your Spider Problem
Maintaining a clean, sealed, and low-insect environment will significantly reduce the chances of spiders returning. However, in many cases, ongoing pest control services provide the most reliable long-term protection.
At Croach®, we focus on identifying the conditions that attract spiders and addressing them directly,
Your technician will also advise you on actions to make your home and yard less appealing to spiders.
Schedule a spider inspection today and keep your home safe, strong, and pest-free.
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