Beware of These 3 Things They Attract Spiders
1. Spiders attract other insects
First, as Allan Bossel of BBE Bed Bug Exeterminator points out, spiders’ primary food source is other insects. So if you have a lot of bed bugs in your home, chances are you’ll have spiders there too. You should be especially careful about warm, dry areas, especially when there’s a big change in the weather outside. Plus, as Andrew Greess of QSpray adds, spiders come back because they’re attracted to cockroaches, which are a great source of food for them. So eliminating cockroaches and their food source should help reduce the spider population.
2. Clutter encourages spider invasion
The second most common reason for spiders to get in is clutter, says Laura Ascher, pest expert at Our Oily House. It’s important to keep things tidy and clutter-free, as strewn objects create hiding places for insects and spiders, while leftover food also acts as a magnet for the eight-legged “friends.” Regular cleaning and vacuuming will also get rid of spider webs, cocoons and eggs.
3. Neglected yard
It is equally important to keep the outside tidy. The yard or porch can also become a breeding ground for spiders, which will be just a step away from our home. Gardening or landscaping should be done at an appropriate distance from the walls of the house. It is also important to regularly clear leaves to keep them away from the foundations, where spiders and other pests like to nest.
How to effectively repel spiders?
The best ways to prevent spiders from entering your home/apartment are to block all entry points by sealing any gaps in windows, doors and walls.
It is worth investing in a spider repellent – natural remedies include peppermint, eucalyptus or citrus oils. Using them on doors, window frames or door frames and in the corners of your home can be very helpful. Spiders play a useful role in the environment, so the key word is “repellent”, not insect killer. In addition, regular cleaning and vacuuming will help get rid of spider webs, cocoons and eggs.
