House spider is a general term for several species that inhabit homes and businesses. These spiders are usually tiny and range in color, with many being black or brown. As all other spider species, house spiders are technically venomous and have fangs with the ability to bite. However, they are considered generally harmless to humans.
Although this is true, spiders and other pests are not welcome in any home, which is why as an Omaha resident, you should know more about house spiders, such as where they can be found, how to prevent them, and what to do if you see an influx of these eight-legged critters.
Where Can I Find House Spiders?
House spiders tend to hide in dark and quiet places such as under furniture and in cluttered areas. They can often be found in storage areas like attics, basements, sheds, and garages as these are lightly trafficked by people but frequented by the pest prey they consume.
Unlike other spider species, house spiders don’t infest from the outside but instead are born inside. If you are seeing more of them lately, it is most likely that they have always been there; they have just outgrown their habitat and have become more visible.
While these spiders aren’t dangerous to people, their presence can indicate a pest problem that shouldn’t be ignored.
How Can I Keep Spiders Away?
A crucial part of keeping spiders out of your home is addressing other possible pest issues. Spiders are attracted to places where food is available, and for spiders, food consists of insects.
Spider and pest prey prevention should include the following:
- Repair any leaks on your property
- Remove water-damaged wood
- Clear your yard of organic debris
- Use a barrier of crushed rock between the foundation, soil, or mulch
- Seal any cracks in the foundation and exterior walls of your home
- Install door sweeps, weather stripping, and screens on all doors and windows
- Keep doors closed and outdoor lights off when possible
- Clean up fallen fruit in your yard
- Use garbage cans that have tight-fitting lids
- Use air-tight containers to store open food
- Clean up food debris daily
- Regularly de-webb and dust in the interior and exterior of your home
- Store firewood away from your home
- Declutter the interior of your home to remove harborage areas
While these tips are beneficial to keep future infestations from happening, they won’t get rid of active problems. Professional assistance is necessary. This is because do-it-yourself (DIY) pest control is costly and ineffective, whereas expert pest control will keep your home pest-free.
How Can I Get Rid Of Spiders?
For help getting the spiders or the pests that they feed on out of your home, contact the experts at Beeline Pest Control. After a thorough inspection, one of our knowledgeable technicians will develop a plan specific to your home and pest control needs.
We will begin inside by treating your entire home, targeting spider hotspots along baseboards and in corners. For the exterior of your home, we treat the whole infestation and around windows and doors. Our treatment will create a barrier, so spiders will stop building webs and getting inside.
With Beeline Pest Control, you can rest assured that your home will remain spider-free because our spider control plan includes free re-treatments if necessary. So don’t wait; give us a call today at Beeline Pest Control for more information on how to get started with pest control services for your Omaha home.