How to Get Rid of Spiders
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Most of us welcome beneficial spiders to our gardens, but feel less hospitable about hosting them inside our homes. Clear up a spider infestation and keep them out by following these easy steps.
Most people know that spiders benefit our gardens by eating insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and ants. However, these free-range arachnids are much less desirable when they’re inside the home—and this happens much too often. You’re particularly likely to suddenly see lots of spiders in the house in the late summer and early fall, which is when they breed.
To learn how to get rid of spiders, it’s important to understand what attracted them to your home in the first place. As Tyler Hawkins, a regional field manager for Fox Pest Control, which has locations across the U.S., explains, “Spiders like to hide in areas that help them feel protected and also provide areas to build webs to catch food.” Eliminating these potential hiding spots and deploying natural and nonnatural deterrents are just a few ways to attain a spider-free home. Though arachnids are persistent pests, this guide can help you get rid of the spiders, save the cost of an exterminator, and focus on keeping spiders away long-term.
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