If the thought of spiders in your house is enough to keep you up at night, you’re not alone. But did you know that spiders don’t gravitate indoors just because it gets cold out? They’re cold-blooded and don’t regulate their body temperature. This doesn’t mean they don’t pose an issue as temperatures drop.
Spiders like cozy spots to wait out the winter. They don’t completely hibernate but do enter a state called diapause. They’re essentially dormant during this time. This warm and cozy nesting place might be your home. They look for areas that protect them and their eggs during the winter, including downspouts, your chimney, and mulch.
Here’s how you can stop them from setting up shop in your home this winter and when to
call in the pros.
Close Up Gaps
Any holes in your home’s foundation or screens give spiders an easy way to enter and exit. The same goes for gaps around door jams. It’s best to seal up any gaps, preventing them from using your home as a campground this winter.
Since spiders use the same holes as other pests, sealing these gaps can prevent other unwanted insects from coming and going as they please. You might even notice your home stays warmer in the winter, especially if you have large spaces around your doors. You can use weatherstripping to help keep house spiders in NJ out.
Tidy Up
If you don’t want wolf spiders in your house, along with other household spiders, it pays to
tidy up and declutter. Focus on your garage and basement as these are common areas where spiders tend to nest.
Always store items in plastic containers and not in cardboard boxes. Cardboard gets wet and retains moisture, something spiders gravitate towards.
Put Food Away
What attracts spiders to your house? Food, but not what you eat. Spiders look for insects to feast on, so you can keep them away by removing insects from your home. If you seal entry points, you should prevent pests from entering, working to keep spiders (and their meals) away.
Stop Spiders in Your House With Natural Repellents
If you’re wondering how to prevent spiders in your house with DIY
pest-control methods, consider white vinegar and citrus fruits. You can use these scents when cleaning, as the scent works to deter spiders and pests.
When you landscape, consider untreated cedar mulch. It may work to repel spiders and keep them out of your home. You can also get rid of spiders in your house by maintaining any shrubbery close to your house and removing debris and leaf piles from your property.
How to Prevent Spiders in Your House
Spiders in your house may be unnerving, but you can keep them out this fall (and all year long) by following the tips and tricks in this article. However,
DIY methods of repelling spiders — and other insects — don’t always work. This is when you need professional pest removal services.
Serene Property Services offers preventative pest removal services, looking for entry points and sealing any areas where spiders and pests can enter your home.
Contact us today to discuss the best service plan for your pest-related needs.
We service Sparta, NJ, and all of Sussex County, NJ. We also service Warwick, NY.
