The deeper we get into fall the mosquitoes begin to vanish, but are replaced with their equally creepy enemies, spiders. Although some spiders are not as harmful as others, having a spider infestation in your home is no fun. If you start to notice that more spiders are creeping around your home than usual this season, here are a few steps to take to try to eliminate them.
Step #1: Whip out the vacuum.
Your first course of action is to eliminate webs and egg sacs from your home’s corners and crevices. Give the entire house a thorough vacuuming session – under couches, inside closets, and all. After you’ve vacuumed, make sure to dispose of the vacuum bag swiftly and safely.
Step #2:Turn the lights out.
Like most other pests, spiders can become attracted to your home by light. Swap out your outdoor bulbs for yellow sodium vapor ones that help repel pests. If possible, minimize the amount of outdoor light your home has altogether, only using what is necessary.
Step #3: Clean the yard.
Cooler weather sends spiders in search of a warm place to nest, which makes leaf and firewood piles a hot target on the way to your home. To help minimize the potential for spiders to make it to your front door, keep your yard raked clean and your firewood stored a significant distance away from the house.
Step #4: Place some traps.
Sticky traps are great for not only catching spiders, but identifying where your real problem lies. Place the traps in areas where you feel you see the most action. Those traps that fill up quickly will indicate the target areas you should address first.
Step #5: Seal and spray.
Inspect your home and seal up any cracks or potential entry points, paying special attention to the high volume areas. Then, purchase and administer a pesticide and spider repellent throughout the home.
Even with the most diligent approach to spider prevention and extermination, there’s a good chance that your pest problem will persist. Spiders multiply quickly and in large numbers, which makes dealing with an infestation a difficult challenge. That’s why your best bet is to give a professional pest management company a call.
Luckily, if you live in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or the surrounding areas and are in need of spider exterminating services, Pest Control Unlimited is always only a phone call away!
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