Why Are Spiders In My House?

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Spiders are one of the most common pests on God’s green earth, and you’re probably wondering why they always find a way into your home. This little post will explain why spiders like making your home their home, and what you can do about it.

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Food

Just like us, spiders are always looking for their next meal. Unlike us, though, they tend to eat other bugs.

Your home has a lot of nooks and crannies. You might have lots of boxes and clutter to hide behind in your attic. You may have a basement with some furniture that hasn’t been moved in years. And let’s not even get started on the garage. These are great hiding places for small bugs, and as such, spiders are going to want to build their webs in these areas for easy meals.

Let’s not forget the kitchen, though. Pests like cockroaches and flies are often attracted to proteins and sugars, which can be found easily in your kitchen if messes aren’t cleaned up and food isn’t stored properly. Since other bugs will spend time here, spiders will try to make their home behind or under appliances where they might be able to catch a bug every once in a while.

Spiders enter your home looking for food and shelter

Shelter

Spiders aren’t big fans of the elements. Whether it’s rain or snow or something else, spiders are looking for a peaceful place to build their webs. That’s often inside your home.

Like mentioned before, popular spots for spiders are the attic, basement, and garage of your home. These spots usually have more clutter than the rest of your home, so it gives spiders plenty of places to hide.

As long as there are ways to get in and out of your home, spiders will try to use these to sneak into your house and build webs. But the section below will give you tips on how to prevent that.

How do I keep them out?

First, you should make sure that windows and entryways are properly sealed. If the weather stripping around your doors and windows is old, spiders might be finding spaces in the cracks to sneak through. If you’re getting obvious drafts around your doors or windows, that’s a tell-tale sign that you should fix them up with proper sealing.

Second, you’ll want to apply some regular pest control. If you have the time and energy to do it yourself, a perimeter bug spray like Ortho Home Defense should be applied at least once per season. This will make a protective barrier around your foundation that stops spiders from getting in.

Even better, though, is hiring a professional pest control company. Not only do you save yourself time and energy, but you get a fully certified pest control expert that can spot signs of spiders and stop them before they become a bigger problem.

Contact us at LOCAL Bug Guy if you’re ready for some certified pest control pros to handle your spiders! You’ll enjoy a more clean, comfortable home and you won’t have to lift a finger.

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