Things You Can Do to Discourage Spiders from Living in Your House
What’s the first thing you want to do if you see a spider crawling its way across your floor? Most people either reach for the nearest shoe to squish it or try to relocate it outside. Either way, spiders aren’t the most welcome houseguests for most people. So, what can you do to discourage them from coming into your house to begin with?
Eliminate Clutter
Clutter isn’t anything you want around your home, and not just because it has a way of making your home look messy. Spiders like spaces where they and their eggs are more likely to be left alone. Piles of clutter that are rarely disturbed offer exactly that kind of environment. Reduce the spaces around your home that will be attractive to spiders by eliminating the clutter in your home. Have a place for everything, and keep everything in its place. Your home will be cleaner and less spider-friendly–a sure win for you.
Eliminate Their Food Source
Spiders prefer to live where they can easily access food. That means that eliminating their food source is one thing you should definitely put energy towards. There are a few ways to do this. First, keep your home clean and free of spills. Allowing spills, crumbs, and mess to build up in your kitchen is a sure way to attract the bugs that spiders want to feed on. Keeping food in sealed containers can help, too. Remember, if you ever need extra help, you can always call Proterra Pest Control to help you get rid of any bug troubles you may be facing in your home.
Pay Attention to Where Their Webs Are
Pay attention to the location and concentration of any webs you find in your home. This is valuable information you can pass on to Proterra Pest Control so we can help you get a spider problem under control. If you want to, feel free to remove them yourself when you find them. Remember, they like to live where they won’t be disturbed. Removing the webs will discourage the spiders from getting too comfortable in your home.
There’s no doubt that spiders are useful creatures. In fact, some people keep spiders in their homes to prey on less-desirable pests, like mosquitos, ants, and house flies. Still, most people would cringe to think of a spider sharing their living space. If you prefer not to deal with spiders in your home, make sure you take steps to make your home a less inviting space for them to live.
Spiders prey on other bugs, including ants. Click here for Proterra Pest Control’s tips for keeping ants out of your home–an important step in discouraging spiders from making themselves at home in your house.
