Spiders

– Look for cobwebs in corners and storage areas.
– Find round egg sacs tucked in boxes.
– Watch for shiny, black round bodies under eaves.
– Check shoes and gloves before wearing them.

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 remove webs and treat hiding spots with spray. We check woodpiles and storage areas near houses.

– 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.

– Keep storage areas dry and well lit.

– Shake out shoes and clothes before use.

– Move woodpiles away from your home wall.

– Seal gaps around windows and door frames.

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.

House spiders are common in Austin basements and garages. Black widows and recluse hide in out-of-the-way spots sometimes.