More spiders are going to be building their webs inside homes this fall. The arachnids from gardens and backyards often creep inside as soon as the weather turns colder. But they also may already be there and just more willing to show themselves in the fall to homeowners.
A Major Annoyance Getting into Homes This Fall: Spiders
Homeowner Nicole Photianos in Georgia’s Paulding County told WSB-TV 2 that after she moved into her new home she found dozens of venomous brown recluse spiders throughout the house. Even after several exterminator treatments, she still can’t eliminate them.
In most instances, the ones entering the majority of homes are harmless. There are approximately 43,000 species; only a few are dangerous, with less than 30 that have the ability to really kill a human.
Regardless, you don’t want spiders to take over your house and you don’t want them to drop from the ceiling while a possible home buyer is touring your home.
Realtor.com® offered a couple of suggestions on how you can eliminate the spiders from a home. The best way: Regularly clean the home. Vacuum floorings and furniture to eliminate any webs or spider eggs, particularly those that could be settling into those corners.
Also, homeowners will need to seal any gaps or cracks in the walls. That’s an easy spot for spiders to settle into. Spiders regularly enter homes through poorly screened windows and doors or cracks around the door or window frames.
Homeowners who suspect a spider is dangerous -like a brown recluse or black widow-will want to speak to an exterminator. There is also an insect bomb, which releases a lethal concoction for spiders. However if you use such repellents, you’ll have to vacate the area for a few hours.
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