Spiders

– Sweep away webs in corners and doors.
– Check boxes and stacked wood for spiders.
– Wear gloves when moving stored items.

Reduce prey insect populations (spiders follow food); residual perimeter and interior spray to contact and deter; web removal to discourage harborage; sticky traps for monitoring. A pro clears the webs and treats around the outside of the home. Cutting down the insects spiders eat removes their main food source. Fewer bugs in and around the house means fewer spiders over time.

We clear webs and treat around entry points. We also cut down the bugs they eat to reduce numbers.

– Seal cracks, gaps, and utility penetrations to block entry from outside.

– Reduce clutter in basements, garages, and storage areas where spiders hide.

– Shake out shoes, gloves, and clothing stored in low-traffic areas before wearing.

– Install yellow or sodium vapor exterior lighting to reduce flying insect attraction.

– Wear gloves when working in woodpiles, sheds, or other undisturbed spaces.

– Seal gaps around doors and window frames.

– Reduce outdoor lights that draw flying bugs.

– Keep storage areas tidy and low on clutter.

Corners, basements, garages, window frames, and undisturbed storage areas; most species build webs near light sources that attract flying insect prey. They like calm, quiet spots that people rarely disturb. A steady supply of insects keeps them in one area. Most spiders stay close to where they can catch food. Cluttered storage and stacked boxes give them plenty of cover.

Spiders are common in Portland basements, sheds, and attics. Most homes see a few each year.