Why Am I Seeing So Many House Spiders Lately?
If you have been seeing more spiders than usual around your home, falling asleep can be a little more difficult than usual. What started out as just a single house spider on a curtain is now a widespread infestation of these scary-looking pests. Here is why you are seeing so many house spiders in your home lately.
Where Are These Spiders Coming From?
Spiders enter homes in search of food, shelter, and a place to lay eggs. If you're seeing more spiders, it's likely because your home provides the right conditions for them to thrive.
Other reasons spiders may be in your home:
- Other pests: Spiders feed on insects, so an increase in spiders could mean you have other pests.
- Warmth and shelter: They seek out dark, undisturbed spaces like basements, attics, and closets.
- Easy access: Gaps in windows, doors, and vents allow spiders to get inside.
- Egg-laying sites: Spiders look for quiet areas to lay eggs, leading to more spiders over time.
Why Am I Seeing Spiders All of a Sudden?
If spiders are suddenly appearing in your home, it's likely due to a recent change in their environment. Some possible reasons include:
- Eggs just hatched: A hidden spider egg sac may have hatched, leading to a sudden spike in spider activity.
- Seasonal shifts: As temperatures drop or humidity changes, spiders move indoors for warmth and shelter.
- Increased prey: A recent surge in other pests (like flies or ants) can attract more spiders looking for food.
- New entry points: Recent home repairs, open windows, or gaps in doors may have created new ways for spiders to get inside.
Preventing House Spiders in Your Home
To prevent house spiders from taking over your home, you will be tasked with preventing other bugs from entering your home, this will cut off their food supply. Here are a few useful tips to help you prevent spiders and other common pests from entering your home this fall:
- Vacuum up spiders and nests when you see them in the corners of your home.
- Tear down cobwebs throughout your house.
- Vacuum your home often, and pay special attention to dark corners, hidden spaces, and anywhere else bugs and spiders can hide.
- Move yard debris, garbage, mulch, and woodpiles away from your home’s exterior.
- Seal cracks, crevices, and holes around your home.
- Inspect and repair/replace damaged window screens.
- Call the pest control service professionals.
Spider Control Professionals
Make a call to Witt Pest Management to inquire about year-round pest control in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Year-round pest control is an easy and effective way to prevent and control spiders and the pests they feed on. Let the pest control professionals at Witt Pest Management rid your home of house spiders once and for all.
