There are few pests that have the ability to send shivers down people's spines as spiders do. It's hard to ignore spiders if you see them crawling throughout your home. If you fear spiders, then the thought of these pests hiding inside your home is enough reason to seek answers. Lucky for you, we are spider experts. Here is everything you should know about spiders and some helpful tips and tricks to get and keep these pests out of your home with effective pest control in Arlington.

A brown spider sitting on a brick wall, featured in a helpful spider guide for Arlington homeowners.

Common Spiders In Arlington

Arlington is home to a wide range of spider species. Some common arachnids you might find inside or around your home include house spiders, wolf spiders, and jumping spiders. Some less common but far more dangerous species include the black widow and the brown recluse. Both of these pests have extremely painful and medically threatening bites. All spiders in our area either catch their prey by making webs or by hunting for them from the ground. If you have noticed an influx of spiders inside your home recently, you can be certain they are inside for a reason.

Reasons Why Spiders Invade Homes

Spiders in Arlington invade homes for a few reasons. The main reason these pests break into interior spaces is to hunt for food. If you didn't know, spiders eat insects, arthropods, and other similar creatures. If storms, heat, or cold push other area pests into homes for shelter, spiders will follow them inside. In other cases, spiders will wander in on accident. Many species are naturally explorative creatures who will not hesitate to crawl through an interesting crack, gap, or hole in your home's exterior.

What You Can Do About Spiders In Your Home

When spiders invade houses, they often do their best to stay out of sight. If they live indoors long enough, they will lay eggs and look for comfortable places to hide or build their webs. If you have noticed spiders inside your home on multiple occasions recently, chances are you have an active infestation.

How do you get rid of spiders that are living indoors? Your best option is to hire a home pest control professional. At Trees Hurt Too Inc, we offer quick and effective solutions for homeowners dealing with spider infestations. Our team of licensed and highly-trained technicians performs all of our customized services. With over 25 years of experience, you can be sure we will get the job done right the first time.

How To Keep Spiders Out Of Your Home

After spiders are out of your home, your next step should be to make sure they don't come back. Here are a few DIY methods our team recommends following to keep spiders out of your Arlington home.

Use a caulking gun or some liquid cement to seal off holes, cracks, and gaps in your home's exterior foundation.
Ensure all door and window screens are not ripped or damaged.
Install door sweeps on all doors leading out of your home.
Make sure all of your home's weatherstripping is in good working order.
Turn off exterior lights when it gets dark out.

If you do not have the time or desire to prevent spiders on your own, we offer long-term pest control options at Trees Hurt Too Inc. Our bundled pest control plans will eliminate spiders and the pest prey they hunt.

Call our team today to learn more about pest control in Arlington and find out how our services can have a big impact on your home and property.