Why Are Spiders Invading My Home?

Pest Pressures

What Draws Insects And Invertebrates To Your Yard?

• Do you have exterior lights? While these are great for home security, they attract insects, which are food for spiders. That is why you'll see spider webs created near light fixtures.
• Do you have rocks in your landscaping? Invertebrates and many insects hide under rocks. This will make rocky areas of interest to spiders.
• Do you have plants? Aphids, scales, and other insects that feed on the sap of plants will be a tasty treat for spiders.
• Is your landscaping damp? Ticks, fleas, and other pests that require a lot of moisture are drawn to landscaping high in humidity. While regular watering of plants can provide enough moisture for these pests, some conditions can increase and prolong dampness, such as an obstructed gutter system or a leaky spigot.
• Do you have open trash receptacles? You would be amazed at how attractive trash is to pests. Rotting organic matter, both sweets and meats will draw in a wide range of pest creatures.

Entry Points

• Spiders and other pests will use gaps around door frames, damaged door sweeps, and gaps in weather stripping to get in.
• Windows, especially windows that are in foundation walls, are common entry points. Gaps on the outside of frames, holes created by wood chewing pests, broken window panes, damaged screens, and broken mortar can provide entries.
• Gaps around plumbing and wire conduit give quick access. These entry points are even more of a threat if they have landscaping or trash bins near them.
• Spiders can enter a home both low and high. Your roofline, eaves, soffits, roof-soffit intersections, chimney, roof penetrations, and more may give spiders a way in.

 
Spider Control In Florida

In many states, spiders are mostly nuisance pests. That is not the case in our Florida service area. Brown recluse spiders and black widow spiders can present a serious threat. So can many other pests. Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches, mice, rats the list goes on and on. No Florida home should be without an effective pest control plan. If you don't have a plan in place and you're in our Jacksonville service area, let the industry-leading service professionals at Lindsey Pest Services help you form one. Our team is nationally recognized as QualityPro Certified by the National Pest Management Association. When it comes to managing Florida pest threats, you can count on the team at Lindsey Pest Services.