Dealing With Spiders In Your Albuquerque Home This Fall

Common spiders in Albuquerque

Albuquerque is home to a variety of spider species, but a few of them are more likely to make their way into your living spaces during the fall than others. Here are three you should know something about:

• House spiders
  These small, brownish spiders are the most common indoor spiders in Albuquerque (or anywhere). They build tangled webs in corners, under furniture, and in undisturbed areas. While house spiders are generally harmless to humans, their webs can become a nuisance to clean up.
  
• Jumping spiders
  Recognizable by their compact bodies and quick, jerky movements, jumping spiders are often found near windows and doors. They hunt for insects using their exceptional eyesight. They are curious creatures and may turn to look at you if you approach them.
• Brown recluse spiders
  Although less common, brown recluse spiders can be found in Albuquerque homes. True to their name, they are reclusive, favoring secluded spots such as attics, closets, and storage boxes. Their bites can cause serious reactions that require medical attention.

Why spiders come indoors

Spiders typically prefer the outdoors, but several factors drive them inside during the fall months:

• Seeking warmth: As the weather cools, spiders look for warmer environments to survive the colder nights.
• Mating season: Fall is prime mating time for many spider species. Increased activity leads them to wander into homes more frequently.
  
• Hunting grounds: Indoor environments can offer abundant food sources for spiders, such as insects that also seek shelter from cold Albuquerque nights. Spiders that find food indoors tend to stay permanently. Since they eat insects, general pest management is essential for keeping spiders out.

Where spiders hide inside homes

All spiders, not just brown recluse spiders, are experts at finding secluded spots to set up their webs or hunt for prey. Common hiding places include:

• Corners of rooms and ceilings
  Undisturbed areas provide perfect spots for web building.
• Attics
  Dark, quiet spaces are ideal for spiders seeking solitude.
• Behind or under furniture
  Sofas, cabinets, and large appliances offer hidden nooks for spiders to hide in.
• Closets and storage areas
  Cluttered spaces with boxes and clothing are attractive to spiders and the insects they eat.
• Window and door frames
  Gaps and cracks provide easy entry.

Look in these hiding places first to determine the level of your spider issue. You may look for insect activity and web development if you don’t see the spiders themselves.

Tips for preventing spiders from coming in

Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce the number of spiders entering your home this fall or any time of the year. Here are a few helpful tips:

• Seal all potential entry points.
• Inspect your home's exterior for cracks and gaps, especially around windows, doors, and the foundation.
• Use caulking material, expanding foam, and/or weatherstripping to seal openings where spiders might enter.
• Install or repair screens on windows and vents.

Don’t forget to reduce outdoor attractants

• Keep outdoor lights off when not needed. Lights attract insects, which in turn attract the spiders that eat them.
• Trim vegetation away from your home's exterior to eliminate bridges that spiders use to access higher entry points.
• Remove yard clutter, particularly organic clutter, that can harbor spiders near your home.

Maintain cleanliness indoors

• Regularly vacuum and dust to remove spiders, webs, and egg sacs.
• Keep storage areas organized and use sealed plastic containers to reduce the number of insects that spiders eat.
• Avoid having cluttered spaces that provide hiding spots for spiders.
• Clean surfaces and reduce decaying organic smells.
• Keep trash receptacles clean and covers closed.
• Remove trash routinely to avoid having food decay in your trash for too long.
• Fix leaky faucets to reduce the moisture insects and spiders need.
• Clean up crumbs and other food debris that falls to the floor.

If it’s too late and you’ve already found ugly spider webs or other signs of spider activity, contact Greenway Pest Solutions.

Professional pest control for spiders and the bugs they eat

Greenway Pest Solutions addresses pests with family-friendly solutions that give you the kind of pest control you want. Once the pests inside your home are addressed, we focus on the exterior—keeping pests from entering. Your pest control is tailored to meet your needs and specific pest pressures. Contact us today to learn more about our home pest control services in Albuquerque, Paradise Hills, and our entire New Mexico service area!

Why choose Greenway Pest Solutions?

• Expert inspection
  Our team will identify the types of spiders and the extent of the infestation.
  
  
• Targeted pest treatments
  We use effective and environmentally friendly methods to eliminate spiders.
  
  
• Preventative strategies
  Ongoing treatments help prevent future infestations and keep spiders and other pests outdoors.
  
  
• Peace of mind
  Protect your family from potentially harmful spiders like brown recluses.

Keep spiders from making themselves at home inside your home this fall. Contact Greenway Pest Solutions and let our experienced professionals help you keep your home spider-free. It is easy to get started; complete our online form or give us a call!