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What’s the first thing you do when you see a spider in your house? Smush it? Capture and release it? Call for someone else to get rid of it? Whichever option you choose, they all share one thing in common: You don’t just let the spider hang around.
Although getting rid of spiders as they show up in your Middle Tennessee home is a common way to deal with them, all this does is address the symptom of a spider problem without getting at the root issue. More likely than not, if you see one spider in your house, more will show up. Find out how to address the issue to actually fix the problem instead of getting rid of spiders one at a time with this helpful information from All-American Pest Control.
Why Don’t Standard Sprays Work on Spiders?
Spiders are solitary pests. They don’t live in groups or colonies. They like to be on their own, usually in a secluded space where they won’t be disturbed. Spiders also don’t groom themselves as ants or roaches do. Because of this, conventional DIY treatments aren't very effective against spiders.
Even though a DIY spray will probably kill a spider if you hit it directly, spraying a room and hoping it solves the problem usually leads to disappointment. Spiders don’t live in groups, so one spider won’t carry the product back and spread it to others. And because they have long legs and don’t groom the way insects do, they often don’t pick up enough of the spray for it to actually affect them.
What Attracts Spiders Into Your Home?
Spiders enter homes for three main reasons. The first is to find food. Spiders eat insects and they follow insects to the places they spend time. If you have a pest problem in your house, spiders will come inside to take advantage of the plentiful food source.
The second reason spiders enter homes is to avoid bad weather. At this time of year, spiders are usually inside to escape from the cold. However, they can also come indoors to escape the heat, to avoid a rainstorm, or to find moisture if it’s too dry outside.
Finally, sometimes spiders just get inside by accident. This is especially common in the fall when male spiders move around a lot in search of female spiders. If they find an opening while they’re exploring, they may end up in your house.
Where Do Spiders Hide During the Day?
As we said before, spiders are solitary creatures. Some even have this fact right in their name, like the brown recluse spider. They are primarily nocturnal, so they spend their days resting in areas where they won’t be disturbed. When they get into your house, where will you be most likely to find them? The following areas are common spider hiding spots.
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Attics
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Basements and crawl spaces
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Garages
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Wall voids
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Behind or under furniture
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Closets
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Under sinks
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Storage areas
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Corners of ceilings
Because they like to hide, common DIY treatments, especially sprays, are ineffective against spiders, since they rarely reach the areas where spiders spend their time.
What Actually Solves a Spider Problem Long-Term?
If you keep finding spiders in your house, don’t go for the quick fix that doesn’t actually address the root cause of the problem. Instead, target the source for long-term spider control and prevention. All-American Pest Control recommends the following tips:
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Eliminate the spiders’ food source by controlling other insects.
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Vacuum webs, spiders, and egg sacs frequently.
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Seal cracks, vents, and gaps around windows and doors to prevent spiders from getting inside.
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Remove indoor and outdoor clutter that serves as shelter for spiders.
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Get routine professional pest control to prevent spiders and the insects that attract them.
Why Is Professional Spider Control More Effective?
We’ve already established that sprays are not an effective way to get rid of spiders, but if you implement the DIY tips we just mentioned, isn’t that enough to stop a spider infestation? Maybe, but maybe not. There are several benefits to professional spider control over DIY methods.
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All-American’s trained pros can identify the type of spider, which can inform the type of treatment.
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We are skilled at identifying hidden entry points that many homeowners miss.
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We don’t just target spiders; we also target the bugs they eat.
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Our treatments include the use of long-term materials that aren’t available to consumers.
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With professional spider control, you get licensed services that also include monitoring, follow-ups, and prevention tips.
Address Your Spider Problem at Its Source With All-American
If you keep seeing spiders around your Middle Tennessee home, get in touch with All-American Pest Control to schedule your free home evaluation. Even seeing just a few spiders can indicate a larger problem, and professional spider control can quickly resolve the issue and prevent new infestations from forming. Contact us today.
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Since 1961, All-American Pest Control has been your go-to team of trusted pest experts for homes, businesses, and home builders throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Our expert team offers termite treatments, mosquito reduction, rodent removal, ant and spider control, and wasp nest removal—keeping your property protected year-round. As a local, family-owned company, we take pride in offering reliable, professional pest solutions with outstanding customer service.
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