Fall Means More Spiders: Here's How to Keep Them Out of Your House
As temperatures drop in Virginia, uninvited eight‑legged guests often find their way indoors. Fall is peak spider season; if you’re not careful, your home could become the perfect winter retreat for local spiders. From Richmond to Roanoke, homeowners notice increased spider activity each autumn, making it more important than ever to understand why spiders invade in the fall and what you can do to keep them out. Evergreen Pest Solutions is here with practical tips to help protect your Virginia home.
Why Spiders Invade in Fall
Fall is peak season for spiders. During the hot summer, spiders usually stay outdoors where food is abundant and the weather is ideal. But as the season changes, food sources start to dwindle and temperatures drop, prompting spiders to look for warmer places to survive the winter.
Another factor is the mating season for some species. Male spiders move around much more in search of females, increasing the chances you’ll spot them near or inside your home.
Simple Spider Prevention Tips
Keeping spiders out of your house this fall takes a little effort, but it’s worth it. The goal is to seal entry points and remove shelter, food, and water sources that spiders rely on. Here are some steps to get you started:
Seal Spiders Out
- Inspect and seal small cracks, gaps, holes, and foundation openings
- Repair or fill gaps around windows, doors, vents, and utility lines
- Add door sweeps and weatherstripping to doors and windows
- Repair torn screens
- Install screens on vent openings and cap your chimney
Declutter and Clean Regularly
- Keep garages, basements, and attics tidy to reduce hiding spots
- Remove webs and egg sacs when you see them
- Use sealed plastic storage bins instead of cardboard to discourage nesting
- Reduce moisture inside your home with dehumidifiers and by fixing leaking pipes and faucets
Keep Your Yard Picked Up
- Trim shrubs and trees so they’re not touching your house, which prevents spiders from using them as bridges
- Remove leaf and wood piles near your foundation
- Reduce exterior moisture by fixing leaks, cutting back vegetation, and clearing gutters
Eliminate Potential Food Sources
- Switch exterior lights to yellow bulbs to attract fewer insects, which in turn attract spiders
- Address other pest problems inside your home that could provide food for spiders
- Consider a routine pest control plan to handle both spiders and the insects that draw them in
When to Call Evergreen Pest Solutions for Spider Control
Seeing a spider now and then, especially in the fall, is normal. However, even a single spider could mean there are more—and the insects they feed on. If you’re noticing webs inside or around your home, are concerned about venomous spiders, or have other pests on the property, it’s time to call in the professionals!
Evergreen Pest Solutions offers home pest control services that address existing infestations and prevent new activity, no matter the season!
Our Premium Seasonal Pest Control Plan includes:
- An initial pest inspection and treatment to address current pest problems
- Quarterly service for ongoing protection
- Exterior pest treatments
- Interior treatment, if necessary
- Installation and maintenance of rodent stations, if applicable
- Spider web removal
- Wasp nest removal (first and second-story eaves)
Should a covered pest problem develop between services, just give us a call, and we’ll come back out to re-treat at no additional charge!
Contact Evergreen Pest Solutions Today!
Don’t wait for a spider infestation; prevent one early. Take proactive steps and let the experts at Evergreen Pest Solutions safeguard your home before spiders settle in.
Fall may try to bring spiders indoors, but you can keep them at bay with the tips above and help from your local pest control pros at Evergreen. Contact us today to get started!
