As you walk through the aisles of your favorite stores, you will see that fall is in full swing with décor everywhere. Among some of the most prominent Halloween and fall décor are spiders. Could this be due to the fact that we see a larger number of spiders this time of year? It would seem so. Spiders are a pest that we see all over the place in the fall season. To understand why, we need to understand what makes spiders behave the way that they do. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about why we see such an influx of the spider population during the fall season.
Are Spiders More Active in the Fall?
Shockingly enough, spiders aren’t more prevalent during the fall season. However, we are noticing them more. There are a few reasons that cause this to happen.
– Size: During the spring, spiders are their smallest. They are just hatching and by the time fall rolls around, they are full size and much larger. This makes them more visible.
– Food: The summer months are the easiest for spiders to find their source of food, other insects. As fall approaches, these pest populations are going to shrink. It means that spiders are going to have to get more creative as they search for food.
– Move: Spiders are on the move during the fall as well. They are looking to get inside your home because it is more comfortable there. You will notice them around doors and windows for that reason.
– Survival: Larger spiders are going to survive longer into the fall season. These larger spiders are also more visible.
– Webs: Because there are fewer insects for spiders to prey on, they will be building larger nests to catch them. When these giant nests are built, they are simply easier to see. It will feel like there are more of them when there really aren’t.
How to Keep Spiders Out of Your House in the Fall
No one wants to share their home with spiders in the fall. Like mentioned above, this is when they are going to be trying vigilantly to get inside your home. This is what you can do to keep them out.
– Seal holes and gaps around the exterior of the house
– Invest in a quality door sweep to keep them out
– Remove clutter around the house to eliminate hiding places
– Trim up landscaping and remove piles of leaves from around the house
– Vacuum and brush away cobwebs you notice on the outside of the house
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If you are noticing that spiders are becoming a problem on your property, you can turn to the pros at Effective Pest Services to take care of the problem. We will ensure your home is free from spider activity. We will help keep all pests away this fall. Call us today!
