How to stop spider infestation from taking over your home? Let’s read this article written by professional spider exterminators.

Do you know what is the most feared pest/insect? Well, the spider is the most feared insect! Arachnophobia affects between 3.5% and 6% of the world’s population.

Spiders are frightening, and their little bodies and eight long legs give them a bad image. Unfortunately, many spiders are deadly, and some can grow to enormous sizes.

Spiders are a very prevalent pest all over the country, despite playing a crucial role in our environment. If spider infestation has taken up residence in your home, Provincial Pest Control can assist you.

Provincial Pest Control provides the best spider pest control services in Toronto and Ottawa. Whether you have a problem with small crawlers or some pretty huge pests taking up residence on your property. At Provincial Pest Control, we offer a wide range of spider-related services, including comprehensive prevention of spider infestation in the house.

Our professional spider exterminators are trained and skilled in dealing with spider infestations from the average house spider to the fake widow. Our team strives to give you quick and stress-free service; therefore, we will arrive at your location within a few hours to resolve your pest issues.

About Spiders

Spiders are eight – legged animals known as arachnids. Spiders have two body sections and fangs. There are different species of spiders, and they come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and color patterns, and each species has its own set of habits.

Spiders play a crucial role in our ecology since they are skilled hunters who prey on garden pests and other annoying insects. Spiders, for example, are one of the most effective predators of mosquitoes, another vexing pest problem for houses.

Types of spiders found in Canadian houses:

In Canadian homes, Spiders that are commonly found include

• house spiders,
• wolf spiders,
• cellar spiders,
• fishing spiders,
• black widow spider.

Room corners, closets, boxes, dark crevices, basements, garages, and gardens are common places to find them.

4 WAYS TO GET RID OF A SPIDER INFESTATION 

KEEP HOUSE NEAT AND TIDY

Keep your food sealed to avoid attracting other pests, which in turn will draw spiders. Sweep your floors, wipe down your surfaces, and vacuum regularly. Spiders, their webs, and egg sacs can all be vacuumed.

SEAL THE CRACKS

To keep spiders out, fix cracks, holes, or gaps in your doors and windows. Repair damaged window screens and use fine mesh to cover vents. Spiders prefer moist areas such as kitchens, baths, and basements.

REMOVE VEGETATION

Spiders like to hide in bushes, behind rocks, woodpiles, compost, and other places, but when the weather cools, they will begin to move inside your home.

How Does A Spider Infestation Happen?

Spiders enter homes for various reasons:

• They enter homes in search of shelter to overwinter.
• Some enter by accident, being carried in on flowers, shipping cartons, etc.
• Some enter in the hunt of prey or seek an ample food supply of insects.

Because spiders feed on insects, limiting the number of insects in your home will usually cause spiders to flee.

Most spiders prefer to swarm near light sources, which benefits in the capturing of light-attracted flying insects. As a result, a simple habit of turning off lights at night can aid in the reduction of spider populations.

Spiders will most likely enter your home through cracks and crevices, therefore weatherproofing your windows, doors, and walls will greatly minimize the number of spiders in your home.

 Vacuum All Corners, Cracks and Crevices

At least once a season, contact a spider exterminator to thoroughly clean all areas of your home, including any crevices in the walls, with the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner.

They will promptly empty the vacuum cleaner and adequately dispose of it so that the population does not grow again.

NOT RECOMMENDED

DO NOT TREAT SPIDERS OR OTHER CRAWLING INSECTS WITH NON-RESIDUAL) STORE “PEST CONTROL” PRODUCTS.

Broadcast spraying for spiders with (NON-RESIDUAL) STORE “PEST CONTROL” PRODUCTS is rarely successful against spiders, and Provincial Pest Control rarely recommends indoor use. As a result, they’ve had some success using a residual insecticide specialized for spiders to treat the crevices and openings of interior and exterior perimeter through which spiders pass.

Types of Spider Killers and Repellents

Bifenthrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, deltamethrin, cypermethrin, or lambda-cyhalothrin are all present in these powders.

The chemicals either harm the spider’s nervous system or its exoskeleton. However, they usually work within 24 hours, making them one of the quickest ways to get rid of spiders.

Because pesticide dust is poisonous, it should be spread where no children or dogs can reach it.

SHORT TERM SOLUTIONS

Natural Insecticide Dust (in small quantities)

Diatomaceous earth is a natural spider eliminator that may be used both indoors and outdoors. This substance is made up of dust (powder) that contains preserved aquatic creatures. By absorbing oils and fats from an insect’s exoskeleton, diatomaceous earth causes it to dry out and die.

The natural dust begins to act after 48 hours, and because the compound does not degrade, it is effective as long as it is kept dry.

Natural Spider Sprays

Spiders are repelled by natural pest control concentrates and sprays that contain no chemicals or other possibly harmful ingredients. These products are a safer choice for indoor use, particularly for households with small children or curious pets.

Natural repellents formulas containing peppermint essential oil are among the most popular since they leave home smelling fresh. However, vinegar-based products are also effective, and many can double as household cleaners.

 Spider Traps

Traps are another safe way to keep crawling pests at bay in the home. Sticky surfaces on traps catch bugs and hold them in place until they die. To avoid pets and children from touching the sticky surface, the finest options fold up.

Provincial Pest Control offers affordable Spider Infestation Services and provides effective solutions for homeowners in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada. Whether you have funnel-web spiders or cellar spiders, you can count on our professional and skilled spider exterminator to get rid of them.

How does Provincial Pest Control Spider Infestation work?

• Spider Inspection
• Spider Defence
• Spider Monitoring

Our spider inspection and monitoring service gives you the peace of mind you need to eliminate your problem permanently.

We can detect certain spider species that are potentially harmful and provide expert treatment to eliminate the problem.

We can help you keep spiders and their webs away from your home or business by removing them.

If you want to prevent spider infestation in-house services in Toronto and Ottawa call us today to schedule an appointment by calling 647-997-5080 or contacting us to obtain a free inspection and be stress-free!