Why Am I Seeing So Many Spiders in My House?

As houses in your neighborhood don their spookiest decor, you might want to keep an eye out for the eight-legged decorations that you don’t remember putting up...and who crawl their way around the house on their own.

Spiders, like many other pests this time of year, make a beeline for safe, warm spaces as the weather cools down in New England. They don’t need an invitation to sneak their way amongst your Halloween decorations and take up residence in your basement, attic, garage, or other quiet corners.  

While the occasional spider sighting inside your home might not be worth getting spooked over, watch out for these warning signs of a scarier spider problem lurking in the shadows.  

What Attracts Spiders Indoors During the Fall

Your home might be attractive to spiders for 3 main reasons...

1. Warmth. Spiders will seek refuge from cooler temperatures in the fall, especially while reproducing (warm temperatures are much better for egg sacs).
2. Food. If it’s too cold outside for spiders, that also means it’s too cold for their food as well. As other pests make their way indoors, spiders are sure to follow.
3. Safety. Indoors, safe from other predators and harsh weather, spiders have ideal conditions for “overwintering,” the dormant state they enter to conserve energy while waiting out the cold.

Nature’s Original Pest Control

Before there were teams like ours handling pest removal, there were spiders. With a preferred diet of flies, mosquitoes, gnats, ants, and more, they naturally gravitate toward areas with nuisance pests in high supply.  

Don’t be alarmed if you spot a spider or two in a quiet corner of your home. If you haven’t seen any flying insects hanging around your home, they might be the reason why.  

In most cases, the spiders you’ll encounter in New England pose little harm to humans. It’s the bugs they’re really after, not you or your family.  

Signs You’re Benefiting from a Balanced Spider Presence

• Occasional spider sightings in basements, garages, or corners.
• Small, contained webs in out-of-the-way areas.
• Fewer flying pests indoors (a natural result of spiders’ hunting habits).

When Spiders Become a Problem

The occasional spider is one thing. But when they get to be a little too close (and a little too many) for comfort, you might have an infestation on your hands.

Signs of Overpopulation (and Other Pest Infestations)

Spider sightings you can count on one hand? That’s only natural. But if you’re seeing multiple spiders daily or finding webs built across windows, ceilings, or even furniture, that’s a huge red flag that spiders are taking up residence at your home in high quantities.  

The location of those sightings can also be telling. Remember that spiders will go where their food goes...

• Seeing spiders near windows? That might indicate a fly problem.
• Spotting webs around light fixtures or porches? The spiders might be chasing mosquitoes or moths drawn to those light sources.
• Noticing more spiders in your basement or garage? Other pests that enjoy damp, dark spaces—like centipedes, silverfish, or beetles—could be hiding out there, too.

Most Common Species to Watch Out For

New England’s most common species of spider are pretty harmless to humans, but it helps to know what you’re up against in the face of an infestation. Here’s your cheat sheet for the usual eight-legged suspects.

Common House Spider: Probably the spider people most often see indoors, they build messy, tangled webs in corners, ceilings, and unused rooms. Though they are harmless, they can be a nuisance leaving webs in their path and the occasional surprise sightings.

“Daddy Longlegs” spiders: These crawlers with thin legs and delicate bodies are often seen in basements, crawlspaces, corners near ceilings. Their webs are usually loosely constructed. They can be a nuisance when webs accumulate, but they tend to prey on other spiders (including more aggressive ones).  

Wolf Spiders: Ground-dwelling, active hunters that do not build webs. Often found in basements, garages, or on the floor. Their size and sudden movement can startle people, even though they’re generally harmless.

Jumping Spiders: These small, stout spiders have excellent vision and can often be spotted on walls, windows, and plants. They actively roam rather than stay in webs, which can lead to surprising encounters. Harmless, but their “jump” and speed can frighten people.

Prevention Tips Homeowners Can Implement Now

Our advice for homeowners looking to keep out spiders (and other intrusive pests) is simple but effective:

• Seal cracks and gaps around windows and doors.
• Keep outdoor lighting minimal to avoid attracting prey insects.
• Vacuum webs and corners regularly.
• Reduce clutter in basements and attics.

While environmental factors can certainly attract spiders, it’s also important to remember that their biggest drive during this time of year is food. By deterring other pests from your home, you’ll keep spiders out, too.

Here’s where you’re most likely to find a spider’s ideal meal in your home.

• Flies are drawn to decaying organic matter found in garbage or pet waste.
• Gnats and fruit flies love overripe fruit, drains, and moisture buildup.
• Moths and mosquitoes are attracted to exterior lighting or standing water.

Finding the Right Balance with Pest-End

If you’re finding more than the occasional spider as the weather cools down, we’re happy to handle that imbalance. The perk of bringing in the pros: we can handle your spider infestation with ease and target any root causes that might have brought them there in the first place.  

In fact, our HomeGuard Pro service doesn’t just cover spiders. It’ll get rid of and protect your home from their favorite food sources, too. Your home will be a spider dining room no longer.

Get in Touch for Web-Free Peace of Mind

When it comes to pest infestations, acting fast makes all the difference. Waiting too long can give unwanted guests the upper hand.

At Pest-End, we value your time. When you call, our team can provide a quote right over the phone and schedule service at your earliest convenience—no long waits or back-and-forth needed. If your spider issue is bigger than you can handle on your own, we’ll get things moving quickly.  

Contact us today and see how easy it is to get fast, reliable results with Pest-End.

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