Are you tired of eight-legged creatures invading your Wilmington home? If so, it's time to be proactive. With these six easy tips, you can keep spiders out of your home.
What You Should Know About Wilmington Spiders
Out of all the spiders in Wilmington, there are only two that have the potential to cause medical complications. Most spider bites hurt, but won't put you in the hospital. And fortunately, spiders are reluctant to bite people. One common spider in Wilmington is the wolf spider, which only enters homes in search of insects to eat. They are identifiable for being large, brown, fast, and not building webs, as they only chase down their prey.
Another common invader is the fishing spider, which has legs that measure approximately three inches long. If you held one fishing spider in your hand, it could cover the span of your palm. Less intimidating, however, is the garden spider, which has bright colors and weaves intricate webs. The only two dangerous species are brown recluses and black widows. Although both types of spiders have potent venom with potentially deadly ramifications, they usually don’t bite unless they feel provoked.
How To Keep Pests Out
Even harmless spiders are unwanted visitors. Their webs make messes, and their intimidating appearance could scare guests and family members. The best way to keep spiders out is to prevent other pests from living on your property. Take all of the following steps to deter them:
1. Store Food Properly
If you have food laying around on your counters or accessible in open containers, pests will have an endless supply of grub to be drawn toward. So, to limit their access to food, store it in sealed, durable, airtight containers.
2. Store Your Trash Properly
Store your trash with care. Insects love the food scraps that end up in garbage cans, so if you want to keep them away, store your trash in lidded, tightly sealed containers.
3. Clear Clutter
Insects love clutter as it offers them free hiding spots, so for proper pest prevention, keep clutter to a minimum, and all belongings stored high above the floor when possible.
4. Remove Webs
Sweep webs away as soon as you find them; spiders will still rebuild them, but ruining the webs makes the arachnids more likely to leave.
5. Address Moisture
Use a humidifier to reduce pest-attracting moisture, and if you have any plumbing leaks, hire a plumber to repair plumbing leaks and ensure that all unnecessary water sources are sealed.
6. Seal Entrances
Seal up all holes, cracks, and crevices in your foundation, and close gaps under your doors and around your windows. If there are any holes in your screens, patch them up. Without any entrances, spiders won't be able to access your home.
Why You Should Call An Expert
On your own, you might struggle to keep spiders away from your home. Given how fast they can breed and infest, it's impossible to keep all insects out on your own. Fortunately, our team is ready to help you with all of your pest control needs. Contact Jay Taylor Exterminating for more advice or assistance.