Why Spiders Are Coming Inside Your Home
Spiders come indoors for several reasons, and their activity often picks up in the fall. Even when it still feels hot outside, cooler nights and shifting weather push spiders to seek out the stable temperatures and humidity your home provides.
Fall is also mating season for many spider species. Males move around in search of females, which makes them more visible—and more likely to wander into your house.
Food is another big draw. Spiders feed on insects, so if pests are active inside your home, spiders won’t be far behind. Sometimes, they slip in by accident through gaps in your foundation or torn window screens, but once they find dark, damp areas like crawl spaces, bathrooms, or attics, they’re quick to settle in.
Signs You Already Have Spiders in Your Home
Spotting a spider in your house occasionally is normal, but when does it cross the line into a real problem? A few clear signs include:
- Seeing several live spiders daily
- Webs that keep coming back, no matter how often you remove them
- Discovering spider egg sacs indoors
- Ongoing pest issues that provide a steady food source for spiders
Spider Prevention Tips to Try
Keeping spiders out of your house this fall and beyond is possible with the right preventative measures. It takes reducing attractants, sealing entry points, and implementing routine pest control to ensure your home remains spider-free. Try these
preventive steps to start:
Declutter and Clean
- Minimize clutter in basements, attics, and closets
- Vacuum webs and dust corners regularly
- Store items in sealed plastic tubs instead of cardboard boxes
Seal Entry Points
- Use caulk to seal cracks and gaps in your foundation and siding
- Install screens, door sweeps, and weatherstripping
Manage Moisture
- Repair leaks
- Improve ventilation in crawlspaces
- Run exhaust fans or dehumidifiers
- Avoid overwatering landscaping near your foundation
Maintain Landscaping and Porch
- Keep firewood and debris away from your home’s exterior walls
- Trim vegetation so it doesn’t touch the siding
- Sweep down the webs around your porch
- Install yellow light bulbs on exterior lights to stop attracting bugs
Why DIY Isn’t Enough
At Acre Pest Control, we believe prevention works best when it’s a team effort. Simple DIY steps like sealing gaps or storing food properly are helpful, but they can only do so much. That’s why pairing your efforts with professional pest control services makes all the difference.
With Acre’s ongoing protection, you can have complete peace of mind knowing your home is protected, no matter the season.
How Acre’s Home Pest Control Plan Keeps Spiders Out
At Acre Pest Control, our quarterly home pest control services eliminate existing spiders and other common household pests while keeping new infestations from taking hold. We begin with a detailed inspection to identify problem areas, then provide treatments that target active pests and create a barrier against future intruders.
Each quarter, our team returns to re-treat your home, remove spider webs, and maintain year-round protection. Plus, if covered pests show up between visits, just give us a call and we’ll come back at no extra charge.
If spiders have been popping up more often than you’d like, Acre Pest Control is here to help. Contact us today to reclaim your home from unwanted pests.
