Pest control expert here – the top places spiders are lurking in your home and my 3 methods for getting rid of them
A PEST control expert has revealed the unexpected places spiders are crawling in your home.
He shared three must-try tricks for preventing an infestation.
Hudson Lambert is a pest control expert at , a UK-based insect spray manufacturer.
He shared tips for deterring spiders from your home and why cobwebs shouldn’t be ignored.
HIDE AND SEEK
Lambert said spiders often hide in similar spaces to other insects such as attics, basements, and garages.
He said they seek tight spaces that are dark and quiet.
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He warned that despite webs seeming “harmless,” having lots of webs could indicate an infestation.
“Some spiders do not make webs, and for these, you are more likely to find them in cracks or gaps in your walls and skirting boards,” he said.
“Make sure to frequently check damp and quiet areas, so near water sources and around ceilings and corners, where spiders will often hide.”
SPOOK SPIDERS
Lambert recommended carefully disposing of any spider webs spotted in your home.
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“Spiders lay eggs on their webs, and egg sacs could have 300 spiderlings inside, which could all live for a full year,” he said.
“Destroying webs can prevent infestation, especially as it also takes away their food and natural habitat.”
He said the pests are also deterred by the strong smell of essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, and citronella oil.
Alternatively, a strong spider spray such as Nope CP Spider Killer Spray can keep them away in the long run.
He recommended applying the product to entry points such as doorways and windows, as well as room corners.
“You should also make sure there isn’t already an infestation, by checking corners and tight spaces,” he said.
COMMON CRAWLERS
Lambert revealed that the three most common spiders lurking in homes range in size.
“Cellar spiders are better known as Daddy Long Legs, despite being harmless, they can be frightening as they can get quite large, growing up to 7-8mm in length,” he said.
Destroying webs can prevent infestation, especially as it also takes away their food and natural habitat.
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“Compared to the Cellar Spider, the Giant House Spider is much longer and thicker, both in the body and legs and can grow to almost double the size of a Cellar Spider, at 12 to 15mm in length.
“They are mostly found in baths, under furniture, and fireplaces and can run up to half a meter per second.
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“Money Spiders are much smaller than the others growing to only 5mm.
"They can typically be found close to house plants both inside and outside of the home.”
