Considerations for Safer Spider Pest Control at Home

Jun 14
09:53

2013

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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There are several ways of keeping spiders out of your home ranging from pest control services to "do it yourself" pesticides to natural pest control alternatives. While there are a number of effective sprays and spider-control powders on the market, it is vital to focus on ones which can be used safely and have a positive track record and reviews.

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Spiders are one pest that really bugs people.If spiders are a problem in your home,Considerations for Safer Spider Pest Control at Home  Articles try these natural remedies to get rid of spiders and keep them out for good.These natural strategies effectively control and eliminate spiders in your home without the need for toxic chemicals that may harm your family, pets and the environment. You can easily integrate these methods into your everyday lifestyle to avoid spider bites at home.

Keep spiders outside of your home by sealing gaps and openings. Use caulk or weather stripping to eliminate any cracks or gaps around windows and doors. Look for caulk or weather stripping in colors that blend in with the color of your home or door. Sealing gaps and openings will increase your home's energy efficiency and help stop spiders and prey insects from coming inside your home.

Get rid of spiders by eliminating their hiding places. Spiders and prey insects, their primary food source, can hide and reproduce among clutter. Get rid of clutter and piles of paper or clothes. Securely store linens and out of season clothing in air tight containers instead of cardboard boxes that provide shelter and food for insects.

Large zip top plastic bags are an affordable storage solution and safely contain off season items such as blankets or sleeping bags. This storage option also saves time and money since it eliminates the need to wash otherwise clean items coming out of storage.

Keep spiders outside by eliminating their food source. Pest infestations in your home can attract hungry spiders from outside. Use pest controlmeasures to eliminate insects that provide food for spiders.

Get rid of spiders by dusting and vacuuming regularly. Routine cleaning of the baseboards and dusty corners is an easy way to discover one spider before it reproduces and becomes thousands of spiders. Vacuuming also eliminates any crumbs or debris that may attract and conceal prey insects. Cleaning underneath and behind furniture also gives you the chance to discard hidden spider eggs before they hatch.

Alternative Options

Sometimes in extreme situations, the spider infestation in your home may be too severe or difficult to control for common home remedies to keep spiders out of the house. Knowing when it is time to take a more active approach in eliminating your spider problem is important to ensure the pest issue is resolved.

Mint Tea

That's right - mint tea is another effective l, a natural home remedy to keep spiders out of the house. Just like with the chestnuts, mint tea is an item that spiders strangely seem not to like. Spiders have taste buds on their legs, so when they get close to an item that they do not like the taste of, they run away. Luckily, mint tea is one of those items.

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