Spider Pest Control | Identification Guide
Protect Your Family from Unwanted Spider Encounters
From wolf spiders to venomous brown recluses, spiders are some of the most frustrating and alarming pests to find in your home. These silent, quick arachnids are hard to find and even harder to get rid of, whether they’re hiding in your closet or dangling above you from their web on the ceiling.Protect your family from close encounters with spiders with effective pest control solutions from U.S. Pest Protection’s experienced professionals. If you have questions or concerns about a current or potential spider infestation in your home, our team is ready to help.
Effective Spider Prevention Strategies
Regardless of the kind of spider you’re dealing with, the best pest control approach for spiders is often preventing them from entering your home in the first place. Whether you live in a house or apartment, these practical prevention tips can help reduce your chances of attracting spiders to your living space.Clean Your Home Consistently
Spiders hunt other pests, such as ants, silverfish, and more. If you have poorly sealed food storage, dirty dishes in the sink, or an unswept kitchen, you may be attracting insects to your home—which means spiders are sure to follow. Regularly vacuum and sweep throughout your home to clean up any pest-attracting crumbs.
Keep Closets, Basements, and Attics Organized
Spiders tend to hide in dark, cluttered spaces, and while they typically leave people alone, they may bite in self-defense if disturbed. Minimize spiders’ hiding spots in your closet, attic, or basement by organizing your belongings in airtight containers.
Professional Spider Control Solutions
Even if your home is always clean and organized, spiders may still invade your house in search of shelter during the colder months of the year. Spiders are naturally drawn to warmth, which makes your heated home the perfect target for these pests.
Plus, once spiders are indoors, they may seek an even warmer spot at night: your bed. This may lead to finding itchy bites on your legs or arms in the morning, as spiders often bite people while they toss and turn in their sleep. Protect your home and sleep soundly with these effective spider control options.
Use Natural Repellents
Spiders have incredibly strong senses of smell, which usually works in their favor while hunting insects. However, you can use it to your advantage and send spiders packing. By applying strong scents around your house, you can repel these unwanted pests without using harsh chemicals. Aromas that repel spiders include:
- Peppermint
- Cedar
- Tea tree oil
- Citrus
Place Traps Around Your Home
If you prefer not to spray strong scents around your home, you can always go to the store and buy basic glue traps. Place them near areas where spiders are likely to walk, such as along the baseboards behind your bed, in bathrooms, and other spider-prone areas.
Trust Professional Pest Control Experts
Strong smells and glue traps may help curb your spider problem, but there could be far more spiders lurking just out of sight. Additionally, certain species, such as brown recluses or black widows, are dangerous to deal with on your own. When you’ve found eight-legged intruders in your home, it’s always best to bring in pest control experts.
Schedule Your Free Spider Inspection Today
Not sure where to begin with spider-proofing your home? U.S. Pest Protection can help safeguard your Tennessee home from spiders and a variety of other unwelcome guests. Our certified technicians are equipped with the knowledge, expertise, and tools necessary to get rid of any spiders creeping around your living space.Whether you’re dealing with a brown recluse infestation or want to prepare your house before cold weather drives spiders indoors, our team provides effective, family-safe spider control solutions. We offer free pest inspections to give you peace of mind and develop a customized plan to protect what matters most.
