12 Easy Methods to Get Rid of Spiders

How Can I Get Rid of Spiders?

To control spiders that commonly enter the home, follow these 12 techniques:

1. 1. Remove spider webs, egg sacs, leaf litter and vegetation adjacent to the house foundation.
   2. Store wood piles away from the house.
   3. Frequently clean inside closets, attics, basements, and other storage areas.
   4. Vacuum behind furniture, under baseboard heaters or radiators, in closets, and in other undisturbed areas.
   5. Remove clutter that provides hiding places for spiders and insects.
   6. Reduce possible food sources.
   7. Turn off exterior lights at night.
   8. Use caulk to seal cracks or crevices in the foundation or where pipes enter the house.
   9. Install seals (weather stripping) around doors and windows that have large gaps.
   10. Repair broken screens or windows.
   11. Reduce moisture content in the house.
   12. Reduce your chance of being bitten in bed by removing the bedskirt and moving the bed 8 inches away from the wall.