It’s important to note that it may not be possible to completely put a stop to spiders invading your home, but you can make it more difficult. You should also remember that while spiders may be scary to you most of them will not do you any harm; although there are some that bite and are poisonous.
You also need to remember that spiders can be useful as they eat many insect pests. Of course, this does not mean you will want hordes of spiders in your home. If you want to reduce the chances of finding spiders in your property, there are certain actions you can take.
Keep your home clean and tidy
One of the simplest ways to reduce the presence of spiders in your home is to keep your property clean and tidy. You should make sure that items are stored away so that you do not create a safe and warm habitat for spiders.
You should also vacuum your home regularly, and remove dust and webs. It’s especially important that you clean up food debris which may be an attraction. The cleaner your home is, the less likely a spider is to see it as a good place to live.
Blocking up potential entry places
You would probably be surprised at just how easy it is for spiders to enter your home, through even the tiniest of crevices. This is why it’s so important to make sure that any gaps and cracks in the external walls of your home are filled in.
Completing this work does not just stop spiders from getting in. It also restricts entrance for insects, and potentially rodents, which may otherwise get on and cause problems.
Being careful with your garden planting
If you want to keep the number of pests in your garden to a minimum spiders can be a big help. This means that you probably do not want to kill off the spiders in your outside space. However, you want to make it difficult for them to move from your yard to the interior of your property.
The best way for you to do this is to make sure that you do not plant trees and shrubs close to the external walls of your home. You should ensure that there is at least a one foot gap between your planted areas and your home. If you do not do this, spiders are likely to shelter in the shrubs and trees and will be inclined to travel the short distance to the warmth of your home.
Using peppermint or vinegar
Peppermint and vinegar are both deterrents for spiders. If you place either of these products in a spray with some water you can use the solution to help prevent spiders from coming into your home. All you need to do is spray the solution around potential access points.
As you can see, there are ways that you can try and deter spiders from entering your home. You may find that some spiders still gain entry. If this happens you can normally remove them using a paper towel or a jar. If you are faced with an infestation of spiders, you should call a Corpus Christi exterminator who can help return your property to a spider free zone.
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