Seven Easy And Effective Spider-Prevention Tips For Louisville Property Owners
How familiar are you with spiders in Louisville? Would you be able to tell the difference between an orb weaver and a purseweb spider? Could you pick a jumping spider out in a lineup? Are you able to identify a black widow spider or a brown recluse? If not, you are not alone. Learning about creepy spiders isn't on the to-do list for most people. We understand. Spiders are pretty creepy to look at. But you should familiarize yourself with spider prevention if you want to keep Louisville spiders out of your home. Fortunately, you have come to the right place to do it. Below are seven easy and effective spider-prevention tips that can help keep all spiders out of your Louisville property. If you have a recurring issue with spiders, reach out to us for pest control in Louisville today!
1. Reduce Moisture
Spiders like moist habitats. They can be found living in tall grass, overgrown vegetation, and plants that stay moist. Obviously, you can't make your plants as dry as a bone, but you can reduce spider activity by reducing moisture. Use these tips:
- Keep your grass trimmed.
- Remove weeds and other unnecessary vegetation from your landscaping and yard.
- Water your plants early, and only give them as much water as they need.
- Trim tree canopy in areas that tend to get a lot of shade.
- Clean your gutters and make sure everything is working properly.
2. Reduce Hiding Places
Spiders hide in many places. They can hide in holes, cinder blocks, tires, playground equipment, brush piles, logs, and more. Consider the places that spiders can hide and do what you can to remove these hiding places:
- Fill holes in.
- Remove rock and woodpiles.
- Store objects inside.
- Remove objects from your property.
3. Reduce Entry Points
Spiders get into your home because they can. If you make it more difficult for them, you'll have fewer encounters with spiders on the inside of your Louisville home. Here are a few common entry points.
- Wood holes created by animals or insects that chew wood.
- Damaged or missing door sweeps.
- Damaged weather stripping.
- Gaps that have developed around exterior door or window frames.
- Small openings in screen frames, or gaps where screen frames are secured to windows or doors.
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4. Reduce Interior Humidity
If spiders find a way into your home, you can put out the unwelcome mat by reducing humidity. Spiders prefer a humid interior. Here are a few ideas:
- Install dehumidifiers.
- Install ventilation and fans.
- Use bathroom fans to vent moisture out while bathing or taking a shower.
5. Reduce Spider Food
When spiders explore the outside or inside of your Louisville home, they're looking for food. If they find it, they're likely to stick around. You can tell them to gently move along by reducing food options.
- Keep your trash in clean, sealed receptacles. Flies are attracted to the scent of rotting organic matter, and spiders are attracted to areas where flies are abundant.
- Keep the lights off at night. Many insects are attracted to light. If your exterior is illuminated at night, insects will come running—or flying. And spiders won't be far behind.
- Keep your plants as healthy as possible. Plant rot can attract insects, and this will lure spiders to your perimeter.
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