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Cellar Spider
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OVERVIEW
What Are Cellar Spider?
Ever moved an old box and got startled by a long-legged creepy crawler? That’s most likely a cellar spider, also called daddy-long-legs. These spindly spiders are arachnids with tiny bodies and extremely long, thin legs. They are fragile-looking, light brown or gray in color, and prefer damp, dark environments like basements, crawl spaces, and garages. But before you go stomping them into oblivion, you may be surprised to learn they’re not such bad housemates.
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Understanding Cellar Spiders
Cellar spiders are known for their messy, irregular webs and their habit of vibrating rapidly when disturbed. They are beneficial predators that eat insects and even other venomous spiders (like black widows). Contrary to urban legends, they are not dangerous to humans, as their mouthparts are too small to pierce your skin.
Let's talk a little more about cellar spiders, visual signs of infestations, prevention methods, and professional cellar spider control services.
Signs
Signs of a Cellar Spider Problem
The most obvious sign of a cellar spider infestation is the presence of loose, irregular cobwebs, especially in corners and near ceilings. Unlike some spiders that eat their old webs, cellar spiders layer new ones over old ones, creating messy cobwebs that accumulate over time.
Natural Spider Control
How to Get Rid of Cellar Spiders Naturally
To naturally control cellar spiders without the use of chemicals, vacuuming is the most effective method. To put it bluntly, you can use a vacuum cleaner to suck up adults, egg sacs, and webs. You may also consider using a dehumidifier to lower moisture levels, which may be enough to deter them from setting up shop.
Treatment Options
Professional Cellar Spider Control Services
If you're getting startled by any spiders, including cellar spiders—or just fed up with messy cobwebs— it may be time to contact Hawx for a free inspection. Our trained local professionals understand spider habits and habitats, and will employ the latest, most effective methods for keeping them out of your home. From targeted treatments to ongoing prevention strategies, we know how to get to the root cause of your spider troubles and help you enjoy a spider-free living space.
Our professionals provide a "clean-out" service that involves vacuuming or sweeping away extensive webbing and applying residual insecticides to corners and entry points. This is especially effective if you have high ceilings or crawl spaces that are difficult to reach safely
Contact Hawx Pest Control today for a free, detailed inspection and a treatment plan customized for your living space so you can relax in a home that’s free from eight-legged intruders.
PREVENTATION
Preventing Future Cellar Spider Infestations
To prevent cellar spiders from taking over your living space, be sure to control the humidity in your home using dehumidifiers and ventilation. Seal cracks around windows and doors to block entry. Switch outdoor porch lights to yellow bulbs to attract fewer flying insects, which cellar spiders love to eat.
Why Choose Professional Pest Control?
Although cellar spiders are generally harmless to humans, seeing them indoors often points to issues with the sealing around your home or a high population of insects, which is their food source. Our professionals identify these underlying vulnerabilities, providing a comprehensive solution that keeps almost all pests out, rather than just killing a few harmless spiders.
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