No matter if you have a real fear of spiders or just can’t bear the idea of them crawling around your home, a spider infestation is not something homeowners want to see. Not only are they creepy, but some of them are actually very dangerous, and they like to set up inside the home. So how can you protect your home against them? Well, in order to figure that out, we need to understand why spiders infest a building in the first place.
What causes spider infestations? How to make your home less attractive for spiders
Like most pests that invade our homes, spiders are always looking for food and shelter. However, spiders are able to find food and shelter in places that are not common to other pests, so in order to effectively prevent spider infestations, you have to understand their eating and nesting habits, and this will allow you to know the common causes of spider infestations. Here are some of the things to keep an eye out for:
- Easy Entry to the Home – All pests that infest a home require an entry point. Homes with foundation cracks, loose vents or poorly fitting doors can all be prime targets. Once a spider is indoors, it can lay eggs that lead to an increase in the population. It is important to seal up entry points in order to prevent spiders and other pests from getting into your home.
- Plenty of Indoor Food Sources – Spiders will often visit homes looking for food. If there are other kinds of insects, the spiders will be able to survive indoors. Most spider species will set up around light points in the home if they are after flying insects, and if there are crawling insects indoors, the spiders will build their webs in dark corners near the floor.
- Unused Rooms and Clutter – Spiders love areas that allow them to hunt, spin webs, and live in peace. So, rooms that aren’t used often are a great place for the spiders to establish themselves. This is especially true when the unutilized room has a lot of clutter, which will provide a lot of protection for the arachnids. To keep spiders away, make sure your rooms are clean and orderly.
Sometimes however, spiders will find a way to survive in the home despite our best efforts. This is when spider control comes in handy. Contact us today if you have a spider infestation, and we will remove it for you.
