Halloween season is upon us and that means lots of spooky costumes and decorations. However, it also means you’ll be spending more time in your home, and have more of a chance to run into the pests creeping in. While they might be festive for the season, a spider infestation is something you’ll want to get ahead of. Here is a list of things you can do to take care of those eight-legged problems crawling around your home.

How To Rid Your Home Of Spiders

The first step you’ll want to take will be getting rid of the spiders already in your home. With many different options for approach, you’ll just have to choose one that is right for you and your home. 

Spider Traps

Using sticky spider traps can be a great way to take care of these pests. They lure spiders in with special scents and leave them stuck. While they might not be able to completely solve a spider problem, they can help you identify rooms that need more attention. Be careful to place these away from where children or pets might get into them.

Spray/Insecticides

An insecticide will help to both repel spiders and kill off any insects that might be used as a food source. These can be sprayed on window sills, doorways and any other area you believe spiders may be frequenting. Keep in mind that insecticides use chemicals that may be harmful to children or pets, so plan accordingly.

How To Keep Spiders Out of Your Home

Once you’ve gotten rid of those creepy crawlers you’re going to want to make sure no more show up. That’s why you’re going to want to take these precautions to spider proof your home for the future.

• Dust hard to reach places: Go beyond dusting countertops. Get underneath couches, behind cabinets and even those hard to reach ceiling corners. If you can keep spiders from creating webs in your space, they will be much more likely to move on.

• Clean your heating and air ducts: The air vents in your walls can present the perfect hiding place for spiders. These should be cleaned every 2-5 years. However, in the case of a pest infestation can be done much more frequently. 

This can often be more difficult and hazardous than cleaning the rest of your house, so you may want to consider hiring a professional or handyman.

• Check for cracks or holes: Crevices in your home’s foundation or walls can make easy entry points for spiders and other pests.  Caulk or seal holes in your walls as they can be common entry points for spiders.  

• Remove hiding places: It’s important that you identify places spiders may be hiding. Things such as woodpiles or other materials should be stored so as not to touch the side of your home. Bushes and shrubs should likewise be trimmed back.

• Install window and door screens: Any windows or doors that you think will be opened should be covered with some kind of screen. If you have doors with gaps you can also install a door sweep. This can simultaneously help with your home’s energy efficiency.

Dealing with a pest problem such as spiders can seem daunting, especially if you aren’t experienced in dealing with it. These tips/methods are good places to start. However, if you find yourself needing a little help there are always experienced handymen like CDA Fix It and pest exterminators ready to help. From identifying the problem to creating a solution these strategies can help you rid your home of spiders.