SPIDER PEST CONTROL

Spiders are essentially wild animals that enter a human house in search of food. It is a predator and sometimes builds a web to catch a prey. This makes spider stationery. Otherwise spiders are ambulatory and prefers to live in the wild. It is better to remember these characteristics of spider to control spider movements.

Entries of house must be sealed
Spiders enter in a house in search of prey. It enters through cracks and openings in walls, doors or windows. These cracks and openings must be found out and tightly sealed with cementing material.

Lights attracting insects must be switched off
Insects are food for spiders. Lights shining out attract insects and insects attract spiders. If the source to attract spider food is cut off, spiders will also not be interested to visit the house.

Vegetation to be restricted
Vegetation, mainly trees and shrubs are excellent hiding places for spiders. These are their habitat of choice. If spider problem is serious, all vegetation must be removed from perimeter of house to a distance. This will take spiders away.

House must be cleaned regularly
Clean household does not allow spiders or any insect to hide anywhere. Proper cleaning of food leftovers prevent insects being attracted to it and that in turn does not tempt the spiders to chase these insects to eat them.

Spider webs must be cleaned religiously
Spider webs are homes of spiders. They live there. They breed there. They leave their egg sacs full of eggs in the house. These must be cleaned and destroyed in regular intervals. This throws the spiders away from the house.

Insecticides must be used
Every corner of the house must be sprayed with conventional pesticide periodically. This kills existing spiders and their eggs and prevents new spiders to enter. This is a very good precautionary measure.

House hold measures may be adopted
Many house hold agents act as strong spider repellents. Vinegar, lemon, eucalyptus oil is very strong spider repellents. These can be kept in open jars around the house to keep spiders away. Peppermint scent also works very effectively. Smell of tobacco is also not liked by spiders.

Professional pest control
If confronted with serious spider problem, especially poisonous wild spiders, it is best to take help of professional pest control service. They can do the job best.