How Far Would you go to Rid your House of a Spider?
Spider Prevention Tips
SITA Pest Control Services cannot stress enough the importance of not trying to set insects on fire! If you have a pest problem that you don’t want to deal with on your own, call SITA Pest Control Services for professional assistance. We have also prepared a quick list of preventative options you should consider:
Sealing your Home – First you want to make sure that you go out of your way to seal up any areas that any bug, insect or arachnid could get into. You can do this by getting some caulk and re-sealing all the window and doors jams around your home.
Remove Vegetation – Vegetation attracts spiders because it provides both shelter and hiding spots. It’s a good idea to transplant shrubs, ivy and other plants away from the direct perimeter of your home.
Lights Out – Turing your outdoor lights off will help eliminate the amount of pests from around your doorways. The light does NOT attract spiders in general, but it does attract other bugs and pests that are very appetizing for spiders. You could also consider switching to yellow sodium vapor lights that are less appealing to insects.
Avoid Standing Water – Making sure that you avoid keeping any standing water from around your home and basement areas will help to stop attracting pests looking for water sources, which in turn attract spiders.
Keep a Tidy Home – Food crumbs will attract other pests like ants which in turn attract spiders. Clutter such as old newspapers and piles of dirty clothes make ideal hiding places for spiders that prefer the dark.
Peppermint Oil – This is a more natural remedy that you can use to help deter spiders from coming in your home. You can use a standard water bottle and around 20 drops of peppermint oil in a regular spray bottle and spritz around your home. This deterrent is safe for small children and pets to be around. Spiders have been found to run away from the smell of peppermint, tee tree and eucalyptus oils.
All of these options listed above offer a much safer and more ideal way to rid your home from spiders. And again, if you do find spiders in your home or business, just call SITA Pest Control Services to deal with them!