Are there spiders crawling around your Tupelo home? If so, you probably don’t want them around anymore. Even people who appreciate arachnids tend to dislike the messy webs and other issues that come with spider infestations. But, to get rid of your spider problem, you need to know why they’re around in the first place. Find out why spiders are coming into your home and what you can do to keep them away for good.
Which Spiders Are In Tupelo?
Fortunately for you, most of the spiders in Tupelo are relatively harmless. Only black widow and brown recluse spiders tend to elicit medically significant reactions when they bite. The black female recluse is easy to identify, thanks to its red hourglass marking. But the brown recluse is a little more challenging to identify and often is misidentified. It’s not uncommon for people to find a wolf spider and confuse it for a brown recluse spider.
Of all the local spiders, the house spider is one of the most prevalent. This Tupelo spider likes hanging out in the corners of homes, lying in wait to catch some prey. Although these spiders aren’t known to bite and aren’t particularly venomous, they create a mess with their webs. More importantly, they are a sign that you have a pest problem on your property.
The Reason Spiders Come Inside
There are a few reasons spiders choose to enter Tupelo homes. However, the most common reason is to find food. While there are plenty of insects for arachnids outside, they sometimes head indoors when pests are abundant. If you have flies or other insect pests inside your home, you’re likely to have spiders.
With that said, you could have a spider infestation because it’s easy for these arachnids to get inside. If you have a home with many cracks and crevices, spiders and other insects won’t find it challenging to come indoors. On the other hand, an airtight home won’t have many spiders.
People often think that spiders come indoors to find shelter or escape the weather. However, this isn’t usually the case. Spiders have no reason to leave their outdoor environment unless they have an abundance of food. Certain spiders, like black widows, don’t like to be near humans. They could be lurking in your shed or garage if there are other insects nearby.
What It Takes To Keep Spiders Out
If you don’t want spiders entering your home, you should limit potential entrances and keep other pests away. The first part requires you to inspect your home for cracks and crevices. As you look around your home, check under your doors and around your windows. Over time, homes become more susceptible to having gaps and other openings. Even your outlets and plumbing fixtures could be a means of entry for pests.
Keeping all pests out of your home takes even more effort. For complete pest prevention, you should do the following:
- Don’t leave food open
- Make sure your trash is inaccessible both indoors and outside
- Clean up crumbs after eating
- Deep clean your home
- Take measures to reduce moisture throughout your home
- Maintain a tidy yard
Unless you work with a professional, there’s no easy way to keep pests and spiders away. They somehow always seem to find a way or reason to come indoors. Here at McCary Pest Control, we want to help. Our team has extensive training, and that allows us to prevent and eliminate pests effectively. We offer ongoing home pest control services designed to fit your needs. To learn more, call us today and schedule an appointment.