Wildlife Spotlight: House Spiders – Spring’s Silent Stalkers
You’re not imagining things—spring hits, and suddenly, spiders are everywhere. Corners, ceilings, under furniture. But why now?
It’s simple: they follow the food—and in spring, that food (other insects) comes crawling straight into your home.
Let’s take a closer look at why house spiders show up more this time of year, why they’re tough to control, and how Paragon Pest Control helps keep the eight-legged guests out by targeting what they’re really after.
Spring Insects = Spring Spiders
As temperatures warm up, common pests like flies, moths, beetles, and ants all become more active. That means more movement, more breeding, and more opportunities for predators—like spiders.
Spiders aren’t trying to bother you; they’re just following the buffet. Unfortunately, that means the areas around your baseboards, windows, and door frames start looking like prime hunting grounds.
Why Spiders Are Tougher Than You Think
House spiders are often underestimated—and harder to deal with than most pests. Here’s why:
They don’t groom themselves like other bugs.
Most insects ingest pesticides by cleaning their legs or antennae after contact. Spiders don’t do that, which means most store-bought sprays don’t work the way you think they do.
They hide in hard-to-reach places.
Basements, attics, ceiling corners, inside wall voids—spiders nest in low-traffic zones and rarely cross treated areas.
They reproduce quickly and quietly.
Many species produce dozens of egg sacs each season, leading to long-term problems if not addressed early.
Why Reducing Their Food Source Works Best
The most effective way to control spiders? Cut off their food supply.
Spiders stick around when there are other bugs to hunt. If you’re dealing with flies, roaches, ants, or silverfish—spiders are going to follow.
That’s why at Paragon Pest Control, we approach spider issues from the source:
✔️ We target insect populations both inside and outside the home
✔️ We treat entry points and common spider harborages
✔️ We offer seasonal services designed to keep pests from rebounding
Spiders may not be drawn to baits or affected by standard pesticides—but they will leave when the food dries up.
When to Call in the Pros
If you’re seeing webs build up again and again—or worse, catching sightings of larger spiders indoors—it may be time to get help. Professional service gives you:
A trained eye to spot nests and high-risk zones
Safer, targeted treatments that don’t rely on ineffective contact sprays
A long-term plan for keeping pest populations low year-round
Spring may bring sunshine and fresh air—but it also brings bugs, and bugs bring spiders. While they play an important role outdoors, house spiders aren’t something you want lurking in your living room.
Let Paragon Pest Control help you get ahead of spring spider activity by reducing the insect traffic that brings them in.