In the movies, spiders are certainly creepy. They lurk and hide. You walk through their webs and they feel sticky. You can’t help but think you have something crawling on you the rest of the day.
If you’ve ever seen “Arachnophobia” or the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, you know spiders have a notorious reputation.
Now, while there are certainly scary spiders in the movies, spiders in your landscape are kind of just a menace. No, really. Minus the poisonous ones like the brown recluse, spiders just kind of leave webs all over, but other than that they ignore you.
But that doesn’t mean you have to like having them around.
In fact, if you notice a ton of spiders in and around your home, it might be a sign you are drawing them in with other pests – a spider’s food source. And maybe you’re using all kinds of DIY products from the home improvement store shelves and nothing is helping.
Let’s talk about spider challenges in Maryland, as well as professional pest control for spiders, so you have some options for battling arachnids.
You probably don’t want to take rent from home-invading spiders. We completely understand.
You may have tried some random products from your local hardware store, but you’re still finding webs.
That can certainly be frustrating.
So it’s time to evict spiders for good.
But first let’s look at what we’re dealing with in Central and Southern Maryland.
But do exterminators get rid of spiders? Unless the spider bodies touch the ground and are in contact with an insecticide, then they normally aren't impacted by a pesticide – this includes the DIY products you’re using from the home improvement store. Their eight legs do them a service by keeping their bodies off the ground. Let’s learn what does get rid of spiders and how a pest control pro can help.
Most of the time, spiders actually like to be where they won’t be bothered.
This includes corners, crevices, and ceilings where they’ll create web homes. They will do this outside near your entrance and inside as well.
It’s just a natural way to move them out. Spiders without a home will go find somewhere else to reside.
Sealing doorways and windows ensures these eight-legged creepy-crawlies stay out.
Fill in any holes or gaps around seals and any other entry points into your home with caulk to deter spiders from coming inside in the first place.
Spiders like to hide.
And if you have piles of dusty clutter and boxes and nooks and crannies for hiding, then they’ll create nests and enjoy their time in your home quite extensively.
If your pest control for spiders includes clearing the clutter by vacuuming regularly, including around window sills and floorboards and under and behind furniture, then you’ll eliminate their favorite types of places.
So, just like you and me, spiders need to eat and drink.
If you’re noticing a ton of spiders in your home, it’s usually a sign you are providing them with a food source. This means you have other insects, such as moths, flies, and beetles.
Once spiders and other bugs are out, keeping up with exterior pest control each quarter continues that barrier to keep those pests outdoors, and you comfortable indoors.
While spiders eat other bugs, and this is one of their perks, that doesn't mean you want them residing in your home causing all kinds of mayhem and not paying rent.
If you’re concerned about the number of webs and spiders you’re seeing in and around your home, and you’ve tried some DIY strategies and they aren’t working, give Natural Green Systems a call.
How do pest control companies get rid of spiders? We have experienced technicians that know exactly where to look and how to clear spiders with some key tactics. This is the fastest way to get the job done without increasing your spider populations. This is the quickest way to get you to a pest-free home.
We want you to be able to enjoy your home -- arachnid-free. Give us a call and we’ll bring our proven pest control experience and create a custom plan for your Central and Southern Maryland home. Get started today with a free quote.
Image Source: black widow, wolf spider, cobweb spider