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Why Spiders Are Crawling Into Homes
12/5/13
Winter is starting show its face; the weather has cooled off and before you know it time for hot cocoa, sitting by the fire and building snowmen will be here! Unfortunately, it also means that spiders in NJ are desperately crawling around trying to gain entry to warm, New Jersey homes. These pests, like many others, are in search of a water and food source as well as a safe place to lay their eggs. Once spiders have entered the home they will hide throughout it creating their nests under furniture, in the corners of closets, in basements and in attics. With their elusive nature it can be difficult to detect and get rid of spiders in your home without professional help. Also, there are poisonous spiders in New Jersey and trying to eliminate them without the help of a New Jersey spider control expert can be difficult as well as dangerous.
The best way to deal with NJ spiders and other pests is to get help from a professional pest control company. Having an expert assist you will ensure that any necessary treatments for your home are safe for you, your home’s structure, and your family and pets. Attaining a pest control plan now will help prevent spiders from being able to enter your home, as well as allow any current problems with spiders to be eliminated. Experts also understand that each home and family has unique needs and requirements and a good pest professional will work with you to customize a program that will help you achieve and maintain a pest free environment. Along with a professional spider control program, there are many things a homeowner can do around home and property to help prevent and deter spiders from entering. Spider prevention tips include:
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Caulking gaps found around windows and doors
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Make sure that screens are intact without any rips or tears and be sure to seal crack in your home’s foundation
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Eliminate other insects from your home; having insects inside your home will attract spiders because of easy access to food.
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Make sure that any landscaping around your home is properly maintained and trimmed back away from your homes’ exterior. Spiders are very acrobatic and will use branches of trees and plants to gain easy access to your home.
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Keep woodpiles and other organic piles of debris away from your home since spiders like to hide in those types of areas.
Contact your local New Jersey pest control company today to speak to someone about having your home inspected or to learn more about how a spider control plan can protect your home from nuisance and dangerous spiders this winter and throughout the rest of the year!