Trying to handle a spider problem on your own can be tedious and ineffective. DIY spider pest control products such as spider repellents and traps are not nearly as effective as a professional spider control company.

Our customers often ask us what attracts spiders in the house and how to get rid of spiders. Being mindful of certain attractants will help you to proactively deter spiders from moving in and claiming your home as their own. Here are four common reasons spiders are entering your home:

• There is easy access to water. Certain spider species are attracted to damp environments. Common areas where you can find spiders in the house are basements, bathrooms, or other areas with standing water.
• Spiders are searching for food (other pests). If there is a food source within your home they can prey on, they will.
• Various weather conditions attract spiders. When it gets too hot, cold, or wet, spiders will seek shelter to protect themselves.
• They have easy access to enter your home. If there are any damaged areas within your home, they can crawl right in. This could be existing cracks, crevices, holes, or open doors and windows.

Locating spiders in the house can be difficult because they have the ability to hide away in even the smallest spaces. A spider exterminator will work to identify areas around your home where spiders are hiding and determine the species present. Once the spider’s location, size of your property, size of the infestation, and other factors have been determined, a trained spider control professional will be able to recommend an effective removal plan.