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November 27, 2020
How to Get Rid of Spiders From Your Home?

If spiders terrify you, don’t be sad because you are not alone. Spotting an innocent-looking spider is not the ideal situation for the homeowners.

We need to admit that spiders are creepy, and we want to get rid of spiders as soon as possible. Not all spiders are harmful. Still, getting rid of spiders is not a bad idea.

Spider webs are generally invisible, and you will face hard times removing these webs from your home. Removing spiders from different corners of your house can make your life a lot easier.

Here is how you can get rid of spiders at home with DIY pest control methods:

Seal the wall cracks

In pest control, the best thing you can do is to ensure to seal the entry point so you can stop spiders from getting into your home. Little gaps in your windows and doors are the main entry points for the spiders to get access to your home.

Spotting all gaps and holes may not be possible for you, so try hiring local pest control specialists as they have experience and the tools to make it possible. Once the gaps are sealed, you can start working on the spider treatment.

Try a sticky trap

If you have recently seen a spider crawling around your home but could not kill it, use the sticky spider trap later. These traps used a specific type of glue to make the surface of the trap sticky. Once the spider has been immobilized, you can remove the spiders outside the home.

Clean the clutter

Spiders find hidden spots most attractive for their stay. If there is space between walls and the furniture, you are more likely to find spider webs in these clutters. Try cleaning these clutters once a while so you can reduce the chances of spider webs in the corners.

Peppermint spray

Different peppermint oils are easily available at the stores and are natural spider repellants. If you want to make homemade peppermint spider repellent, simply add some water and a few drops of peppermint oil to the bottle and target the spider-friendly areas. Spiders will start vanishing from the surface real soon.

Red night lights

Most of the insects are attracted towards the bright light, but spiders are more likely to be dispersed with the dark light. If you don’t want to use any kind of spray or product for spider control treatment, try installing dark red lights to repel the spiders. This will keep spiders away from the visible surfaces.

Hire pest control professionals

All of these methods have some pros and cons, but only a professional pest control company like Greencare can offer you a guaranteed desirable result. They not only provide disinfection service but also a range of pest control services like bed bug control, spider control, and more.  Instead of wasting time and resources with tips and tricks, let the professionals remove spider webs and spiders from your home. The spider control treatment doesn’t eat much time, so your home will be spider-free in a few hours.

If you are afraid of spiders, never try to remove spiders as it may cause tension and stress for you. Enjoy peace of mind and trust the professional services of the pest control companies.

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