Spider season is here and autumn spiders are more likely to be seen in the home during their mating season — here’s how to keep spiders out with expert tips
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As temperatures finally begin to drop, it’s not only humans seeking shelter indoors. You may have noticed an increase in spiders entering your home this month, and according to experts, the weather isn’t the sole reason.
While spiders do seek warmth as it gets colder, autumn also marks their primary mating season.
During the autumn period, male spiders venture out from their typical hiding spots in pursuit of females. This heightened activity, combined with the fact that recent late summer weeks have seen households leaving doors and windows wide open, means you’re far more likely to encounter a spider.
Spiders are excellent at managing the insect population and can be beneficial to have around the house — but if you’d prefer to maintain a spider-free home, there are several strategies worth trying.
Specialists at Fluid Glass have revealed their top recommendations for preventing spiders from invading your home this autumn. The initial step they suggest is to pull all furniture away from walls during cleaning sessions.
Most individuals vacuum the centre of rooms and quickly dust visible surfaces, yet spiders seldom inhabit the areas you clean most frequently.
They favour undisturbed spaces behind wardrobes, sofas, bedside tables and cabinets, where they can construct webs without interference.
To prevent their return, ensure you move all furniture back at least monthly to clear away webs, eliminate egg sacs and disrupt nesting spiders. It’s equally advisable to maintain control over other insects.
Spiders are predatory creatures that venture indoors in search of prey. A household teeming with fruit flies, moths and other insects provides an unlimited feast for spiders, making it essential to empty all bins regularly and clear away food waste promptly.
Before the onset of winter, thoroughly inspect the gaps throughout your property.
Spiders require very little space to gain entry, and even minor gaps in brickwork or around window frames can provide access.
These openings are worth sealing in any case, as they can make your property feel draughty and chilly during winter months.
While addressing these gaps, ensure you clean window frames where old cobwebs, dead insects and dust accumulate – all three of these elements can attract spiders to return.
