May 13, 2025
Spider surge in summer: Why you are seeing more & what to do
Siddhartha JanaSummer enhances spider activity
Spiders are drawn to warm weather because it increases bug populations. They also mate throughout the summer, which increases the frequency of sightings.
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Spiders seek cool indoors
Spiders are drawn to cooler, darker spaces in homes, such as beneath furniture, in basements and in cupboards.
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Don't kill spiders right away
Spiders are good in controlling pests. Some, like wolf spiders, can distribute eggs and make the problem worse if they are killed.
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Spiders signal other pests
Spider sightings do not necessarily imply a spider problem; they also signify underlying insect infestations such as flies or ants.
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Use natural repellents
Spiders can be kept out by using peppermint oil, citrus sprays, and caulking cracks in windows or vents.
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Contact experts if necessary
It's safer and simpler to let pest control professionals deal with infestations as they develop.
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