The Ultimate Spider Prevention Guide For Roseville Homes

Five No-Sweat Spider Prevention Tips For Around The House

Spider prevention is mostly about altering conditions that invite a spider problem. These prevention tips are no-sweat to understand but may take some time to implement. But, if you're diligent, you can have great success keeping spiders out without using a single control material. That is a win in our book.

1. Control Light Sources

Have you noticed that spiders create webs near light fixtures? Do you know why? It is because insects are attracted to light, and the spiders are looking to catch those insects.

• Consider keeping your exterior lights off at night.
• Only turn entryway lights on when you need them so insects don't accidentally fly into your home when you open your exterior doors.
• Consider keeping shades drawn and blinds closed.
• Replace white lights with bulbs that cast yellow light. Insects can detect yellow light and are not attracted to it.
• Replace bulbs with motion-sensitive bulbs.

Removing all the light that can attract insects to your home is impossible, but reducing light will have an impact and help reduce insect populations. When you reduce insects, you'll reduce spiders by default. 

2. Manage Trash Containers

Have you found webs on the sides or handles of your trash container? Do you know why spiders do that? Insects smell your trash and try to get inside your containers. When they do, the spiders try to catch them.

• Consider bagging your trash in scented trash bags to mask the scent of decay that attracts insects from a distance.
• Make sure you have covers for your trash containers and that they remain closed.
• Avoid overfilling your containers because this will prop the lid open.
• Get your trash to the curb weekly to avoid having a stinky container.
• Wash your container if it starts to smell bad.
• Position your trash containers far from your exterior doors so insects do zip into your home when the door opens.

Trash management takes a bit of effort, but it yields great results.

3. Manage Landscaping

Have you noticed that spiders make webs in your landscaping? They do that to catch the insects. Is there anything you can do about that?

• You can reduce landscape insects and moisture pests by cleaning your gutters and only giving your plants that water needed for healthy growth.
• If you notice aphids, whiteflies, or scale insects on your plants, deal with them as soon as possible.
• Always remove webs when you find them. A web can have an egg sac in it, which can have hundreds of spider webs inside.
• Remove clutter in your landscaping and next to your exterior walls. Spiders hide in clutter.
• Remove grass and weeds from the vegetation in your landscaping.

A trim and neat yard and landscaping are resident to spider activity.

4. Clean Your Garage

Have you noticed that spiders love to make webs in your garage? It is a common zone for spiders to establish themselves. They do this to catch insects that get into your garage. But they also do it because they are prone to create webs on dusty or dirty surfaces and where there are other webs.

• Use a web removal tool to remove the webs and crush the egg sacs you find.
• Wipe down or wash surfaces.
• Remove clutter and junk piles.
• Refrain from storing trash or recycling in your garage.

Common house spiders don't favor a clean environment. Sanitation is key.

5. Block Access

Have you ever wondered how on earth spiders get into your home? They use tiny gaps and cracks that almost every home has.

• Replace weather-proofing materials around your exterior doors.
• Replace or patch the screens on your doors and windows.
• Replacing rotting or damaged wood.
• Fill in holes and gaps with expanding foam.
• Seal around pipes and wires.

These spider prevention tips offer layered protection to reduce spiders and prevent entry. At the heart of spider control is the control of insects, which is why hiring a professional is a great way to deal with spiders.