Spiders are a common household pest, and are also the source of one of the most common phobias; arachnophobia. But did you know that seeing spiders in your home may be a sign that you have other pest problems as well? You may only see one or two spiders hanging about, but their presence can be a sign that there are other pests in your home.

Spiders eat other pests such as roaches, flies, mosquitoes, earwigs, clothes moths, fleas and other pests. A spider may find your home a great place to live because they are finding plenty of things to eat!  Spiders will also kill and eat other spiders. If you spot a large spider, it may be a sign that it has been feeding well in your home on other pests and spiders.

Where do spiders live if they get into my home?

Some spiders like humid conditions, others prefer a dry and warm home. They tend to build webs in upper corners of rooms or in other places that don’t get much human presence. They like to hide out in dark places like basements, cellars, and air-vents while they construct their webbing material. Check these areas of your home for spiders to make sure you don’t have spider problems or other pest problems.

How can I keep spiders out of my home?

Since many people are afraid of spiders, they are often killed with the handiest pest control measure such as a shoe or an old newspaper. But there are many steps you take to keep spiders out of your home in the first place.

Keep firewood and yard waste away from your home

Spiders like to live in piles of firewood and yard waste, so a good pest-control practice is to keep those things away from the home.

Keep upper corners, cellars and basements clean

Check those popular spider areas often and clear away any dust or spider webs.

Use peppermint oil as a natural repellent

Spiders hate peppermint oil, and you can make a natural repellent by mixing water and peppermint oil and spraying it around the home

Spiders might seem like a “good pest” because they eat the other pests, but the fact is that they cannot effectively keep all pests out of your home. Keep in mind as well that spider bites can be very painful and sometimes dangerous to your health.

If you think you have a pest problem, contact the experts in spider control in Las Vegas. Call us and let us get those spiders and other pests out of your home!