Spiders are widely considered to be the creepiest household pest around. But what does it mean if you’re finding them in your house, and how can you get rid of them? That’s where Backwoods Pest Control comes in. We’ll answer all your questions and take care of all your Spokane pest control needs. From black widows to house spiders, we’ve got you covered.
The Many Types Of Spiders You Can Find In Spokane
Spiders are one of the most common home invaders, but they don’t always affect your life. For the most part, one or two spiders hanging out in a corner somewhere probably won’t be a big deal. However, infestations – or large numbers of spiders – can cause problems for your home. There are also issues when dangerous spiders start moving in. But how do you tell what kind of spider is living in your house?
Only two types of dangerous venomous spiders live in Spokane: the black widow and the brown recluse. Black widow spiders are black with an easily recognized red hourglass shape on the underside of their abdomens. They spin messy, irregular webs close to the ground, where they hang upside down. Brown recluse spiders are usually light brown with a darker, violin-shaped marking on their backs.
Many other less dangerous types of spiders also infest Spokane homes. Hobo spiders are one such species. These are a type of funnel weavers, which means that their webs are shaped like funnels to catch prey. Hobo spiders can be up to one and three-quarters of an inch long, including their legs. They’re light brown and have visible spinnerets.
Wolf spiders are also sometimes found in Spokane. These spiders are dark brown with lighter markings, and they have hairy bodies. Wolf spiders are unique in that they don’t spin webs. Instead, they run after their prey. Although they look intimidating and may bite if disturbed, wolf spiders are not medically dangerous to humans.
Factors That Attract Spiders Inside
Spiders in Spokane typically enter homes looking for food. Most spider species eat insects and other arachnids, which means that household pests can be a good source of food. Flies, ants, and even cockroaches can provide nutrients to spiders. This means that spiders can be beneficial pests. They’ll eat other bugs that live in your home. However, if there are a lot of spiders, that probably means there are also a lot of other pests. Spiders will move to where there’s plenty of food to hunt, and pest infestations will keep spiders in your home.
Spiders also look for good places to hide and build their webs. The majority of spider species avoid humans as much as they can, so they’ll build their webs out of the way. Corners, closets, and eaves that don’t see a lot of use can make ideal homes for spiders. The best way to keep spiders out of your home is to target their ability to find food and shelter.
Six Simple and Natural Spider Prevention Tips
Home spider prevention centers on making it more difficult for spiders to enter your home, as well as limiting where they can build webs and what they can eat. These six tips will make it much easier to keep spiders out of your home.
- Reduce clutter around your home, especially in storage areas.
- Store firewood at least 20 feet from your house.
- Seal any cracks, gaps, and holes in your walls as well as gaps around doors and windows.
- Apply a peppermint spray for spiders on surfaces around your home.
- Set out sticky traps around areas that could have a lot of spiders.
- Address other pest issues in your home.
Having lots of clutter around your home just provides extra hiding places for spiders, especially if that clutter isn’t disturbed often. Areas you use for storage, such as basements and attics, are more susceptible to spiders. If you can’t reduce clutter in an area, try to at least keep it as clean as possible by vacuuming and dusting in corners and around furniture and boxes.
Cracks and holes in the walls give spiders more ways to come inside your house. Firewood and other items stored outside can also carry spiders when brought inside, so be sure to inspect anything brought indoors from the outside.
Spiders sense their surroundings with their feet as they walk around. Peppermint oil and other strong scents disrupt their abilities and will keep spiders away from certain areas of your home.
Sticky traps can be a good way to see where spiders are gathering. If there’s a specific area of your house that you suspect harbors a lot of spiders, a sticky trap will confirm it by catching any spider that walks through.
Spider prevention can go a long way toward keeping your home clear. But when it comes to getting rid of an infestation, you may need help from a professional home pest control company.
The Most Effective Spider Control With Professional Pest Control
Backwoods Pest Control is your best option for keeping spiders out of your Spokane home. We offer comprehensive, personalized spider control treatments that will keep your home pest-free for longer. After an inspection, we’ll work with you to create a plan to target all your home’s pest control needs. Contact Backwoods Pest Control today to learn more about our options for professional and effective spider treatment.