What do spiders eat?

No Bugs, No Food, No Problem

If you’re able to control the insects in your home, chances are keeping spiders out of your home won’t be much harder. Spiders are predators that search for insects and other spiders to eat, so if your home has no food for them, you probably won’t see as many.

Strip Your Home of Spider-Snacks

Since spider-snacks mainly consist of other bugs, getting rid of things in your home that attract insects will reduce your chances of having a spider problem.

1. Clean up food and drink spills
2. Store food in sealed, air-tight containers
3. Avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink
4. Ensure your doors, windows, and window screens are sealed and intact
5. Regularly sweep and mop floors, especially in the kitchen and dining room

Wreck the Web

Vigilantly looking for and destroying webs in your home will remove some spiders and their eggs, which in the long run will mean fewer indoor spiders. Webs can be easily removed with a broom or duster, or even sucked up with a vacuum attachment. It may feel like a chore, but it’s worth it!