House Spiders

What do common house spiders look like?

The appearance of a house spider depends on whether it is male or female. Male house spiders have elongated bodies and are fairly small, growing from about ⅛ to 3/16 of an inch long. Females have rounder bodies and are bigger than males, growing from about 3/16 to 5/16 of an inch long.

Both male and female house spiders can vary in color but are often yellowish-brown with darker, mottled sections on their bodies and legs. House spiders have eight legs and eight eyes.

How can I identify common house spiders in my home?

Most of the spiders you find in your house are common house spiders. If you see a spider that looks similar to the description above, it’s likely a house spider. You will most likely see house spiders in the corners of ceilings, near windows, or other light sources.

What do common house spiders eat?

House spiders eat insects that they catch in their webs. They often build their webs in random areas. If a particular location does not yield a lot of caught prey, they’ll abandon that web and go somewhere else to build a new one.

Are common house spiders harmful?

House spiders are considered nuisance pests. Although they can bite, they rarely do, and a house spider bite is usually not dangerous.

How do common house spiders enter homes?

House spiders usually get inside by finding entry points that allow them to gain access to your house. Gaps around doors, torn window screens, and cracks in your foundation can all be spots that house spiders use to get inside. 

Where should I look for common house spiders in my home?

Once they enter your house, common house spiders will look for a few things to find a suitable location. They prefer to be out of the way of much human activity. They also want a spot with a good food source and moisture to survive.

Due to these constraints, you’ll most likely find house spiders in your basement, bathroom, kitchen, or other rooms with higher-than-normal humidity. They also spend time in corners or ceilings, in closets, and near windows and doors.

Can I get rid of common house spiders on my own?

If you see a spider every now and then, you don’t need to be concerned about getting rid of it on your own. However, if you notice a lot of spider activity in your house, it’s best not to try eliminating the problem yourself. A female house spider can lay nearly 4000 eggs in her lifetime. If she does this in your house, you can be looking at a serious house spider infestation in a relatively short amount of time. Do-it-yourself house spider treatments are unlikely to eliminate the problem.

What’s the best way to eliminate common house spiders?

The best way to eliminate common house spiders is with professional pest control. Anti-Pesto provides home pest control services that address the root cause of your house spider problem and exterminate existing infestations. With our routine services, you won’t have to worry about a spider infestation in the future because we’ll protect your house from spiders and other common pests all year long.

How can I prevent house spiders? 

Keeping house spiders out of your house is the best way to avoid dealing with messy webs and the potential for a large house spider infestation. Taking proactive steps to prevent house spiders from getting inside your home will make you far less likely to battle these pests. Try the following suggestions for house spider prevention tips:

• Keep your yard and landscaping well-maintained, trimmed, and free of debris.
• Seal cracks in your foundation.
• Repair damage to your siding.
• Replace window screens that have tears or holes.
• Fill gaps around windows and doors.
• Install weatherstripping around doors.
• Replace outdoor lights with yellow bulbs that don’t attract insects.
• Sweep down webs that you see around the exterior of your house.
• Vacuum up webs, spiders, and egg sacs that you find in your house.
• To reduce moisture inside and outside your house, lower humidity, check for and repair leaking pipes and faucets, and install a good drainage system.

Contact Anti-Pesto if you have any concerns about house spiders in or around your house. We can inspect your home, suggest the right pest control plan for your needs, and help you make the changes you need to make to avoid future spider infestations. We look forward to solving your house spider problems.