Spider Control Services in Cape Cod and Southern Shores

Spiders make a lot of people feel squeamish, but even those unbothered by their unsettling appearance can’t deny the negative effects of a spider infestation. These pests move quickly, hide well and can lay hundreds of eggs around your property. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to minimize the chances of a spider infestation, including working with a professional pest removal service.

Signs of a Spider Infestation

Spiders are excellent at hiding. An average house in Cape Cod may see a few spiders every year that make their home in dark, hard-to-reach places. However, a bigger problem presents itself when you start noticing the following signs of a spider infestation:

1. Increased spider sightings: The most obvious sign of a spider infestation is seeing more spiders. The few you see each year may turn to dozens or even hundreds. This sign could also mean there are other spiders around your home that have yet to make themselves known. Seeing smaller spiders can indicate that spider eggs have hatched.
2. Spider webs: Another sign of a spider infestation around your property is noticing more spider webs. Unlike the soft cobwebs found in homes, spider webs are thin, delicate structures that are sticky enough to trap flying insects. You can find spider webs in the grass, on your porch, in doorways and in any dark corner of a house.
3. Spider eggs: Similar to spotting spider webs around your home, spotting eggs are also another indication of a spider infestation. Spiders lay hundreds of eggs multiple times a year. You will typically find the eggs or the egg sacs near a spider web. If you notice an egg sac — typically the size and texture of a cotton ball – around webs or on a flat surface, it’s time for pest control to take over.

If your home has one or more of these signs of an infestation, Cape Cod Pest Pros can help identify the problem to find the best treatment option.

Why Remove Spiders From Your Property?

Before spiders can lay more eggs that increase the spread of an infestation on your property, we can help eliminate the problem effectively. For over two decades, our professional and certified team has stayed up to date on new industry methods to safely remove spiders from homes in the Cape Cod, Southern Shores and Southeastern Massachusetts areas.

At Cape Cod Pest Pros, we prioritize delivering the best pest control possible, and our inspections and estimates are always free. Put your pest problems in our hands — we promise to protect your home.

Common Types of Spiders in Cape Cod

It’s helpful to know what kind of species you’re dealing with to create an effective treatment plan for your spider problem. Some common Cape Cod spiders include:

• American house spider: Several types of spiders might build their webs inside your home. One of the most common types is the American house spider, a brown or grey comb-footed cobweb spider that frequents crawl spaces, basements, garages and other confined areas.
• Daddy Longlegs spider: Also known as a cellar spider, you can easily identify a daddy Longlegs spider by its long, thin legs. They like dark, quiet places, which makes them a common basement and cellar fixture.
• Black widow: These comb-footed venomous spiders live in dry, dark outdoor areas, like barns, basements and garbage piles. Female black widow spiders are black with a red or orange mark on their abdomen, while males are lighter with red or pink markings.
• Jumping spider: Jumping spiders are small, thick and covered in hair. They have eight eyes, giving them great vision during the day. If you have a jumping spider infestation, you might find them around your doors and windows.
• Nursery web spider: Nursery web spiders are large and brown. They exhibit strong maternal behavior and seek safe areas to lay eggs, including wooded areas and shrubs.

If you’re having trouble identifying what species a spider belongs to, don’t worry. Our team of experts will help you identify your pest and create a treatment plan.

How to Prevent Spiders

Though not usually aggressive, spiders seek out places that can provide shelter or easy access to food. Some steps you can take to keep spiders away from your home or business and prevent future infestations include:

• Remove their food source: Spiders eat smaller insects, including grasshoppers, crickets, flies, beetles and mosquitoes. These insects are a nuisance by themselves — they can bite, cause structural damage and destroy landscapes. They also attract spiders. By eliminating these common pests from your property, you’re making the environment less appealing to spiders while creating a safer, more comfortable space.
• Keep things clean: Spiders, like many pests, are attracted to areas where they can easily hide. By eliminating clutter and debris from around your property, you reduce the risk of attracting a spider infestation. A clean property also makes it easier to spot common infestation warning signs, so you can take corrective action.
• Seal off entrances: To keep spiders from entering your home or business, make sure to seal all doorways and keep windows closed. This step includes openings in the house, garage and around the foundation. Minimize the chances of spiders hitching a ride indoors by keeping things like stacked firewood, garbage cans and similar items away from walls that have doors and windows.
• Perform regular inspections: Regular, do-it-yourself pest inspections are the best way to prevent and treat infestations quickly. When performing your DIY inspection, check your insulation, sill plate, vent piping and other areas where pests may enter.

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Although nothing is as effective as professional pest removal, there are strategies and quick fixes you can use for temporary treatment:

• Understand the warning signs: The most obvious signs of a spider infestation are coming into contact with more spiders, seeing spider webs around your property and noticing eggs in and around these webs. However, if you’re finding them more frequently, this could be a red flag. Some less noticeable signs of an infestation include the presence of egg sacs and burrows.
• Clear away webs: One method of indoor spider control is to break down a spider’s shelter. Though it’s only a temporary fix, clearing away a spider’s web may discourage them from returning to a particular spot in your home or business.
• Use a pest trap: Some pest traps, like glue boards, might help you catch and kill spiders. Keep in mind that traps are only temporary pest solutions compared to permanent professional solutions, but they are a way to quickly remove a bothersome spider.
• Use safe chemical control: Certain natural and chemical treatments may help alleviate your spider problem when you spray them on the spider or near the areas they frequent. Always follow label instructions when using any type of pesticide or chemical control, and make sure the formula is not dangerous for you, your children or your pets.

The most effective method of Cape Cod spider removal is to contact a professional spider removal service. A spider exterminator can help you locate concern areas around your property and establish a treatment and prevention plan to protect you against future infestations.

Our Spider Infestation Removal Services

When spiders infiltrate numerous areas of your home, our removal services can eliminate these infestations. Regular pest control appointments can prevent spiders from laying hundreds of eggs in areas of your home that you may not even think to check. Luckily, our selection of annual, quarterly or one-time treatments is available to reduce sightings, hatchings and web building.

One-Time Treatment

Our one-time pest control treatment is a great start for new homeowners or those noticing an increase in spiders in their houses for the first time. While we recommend getting more frequent treatments to stop spider infestations from reoccurring, a one-time treatment can give you an inside look into our removal services and our team.

Semi-Annual Treatments

If your spider problems seem to surface at specific times throughout the year, our semi-annual treatments can control the infestation seasonally. Spiders tend to seek shelter during the fall and winter to thrive in the warmth of an occupied home. When this time of year comes around, we can provide exterior treatments around the home to prevent them from entering your house.

Quarterly Treatments

When a spider infestation becomes a year-round complication, our quarterly spider control services prioritize keeping these arachnids at bay. We recommend this treatment plan for any pest infestation because spider sightings are bound to repeat themselves without the proper preventive approach.

Our quarterly service occurs every 90 days so you can enjoy lounging around your home and yard any time of year. If you do spot more spiders after treatment, our convenient callback feature lets you notify us so we can tackle the issue head first and find an effective solution.

Cape Cod Pest Pros Can Fix Your Spider Problem

Spiders are good at hiding, populating fast and can pose a threat to your property and landscaping. Some species may also have dangerous bites. If you see signs of a pest infestation or have found spiders in your home or business, prompt removal is necessary. If you have questions about spider control, contact the experts at Cape Cod Pest Pros. We provide both one-time and annual pest control services for residential and commercial properties.

Visit us online to find spider control near you and schedule your spider extermination appointment today!