Spiders are territorial. If they see an empty web in a corner, they think, “Prime real estate!” and move in. So grab your vacuum with the crevice tool and sweep corners, behind furniture, and under beds at least once a week. You aren’t just cleaning dust—you’re evicting squatters before they sign a lease.
Don’t forget window frames and ceiling corners. Those are the spider equivalent of penthouse suites with a view. And if you see an egg sac? Vacuum it immediately, then take the bag out to the outside trash. (Trust me, you do not want hundreds of baby spiders hatching inside your Dyson. I can’t unsee that mental image, and now you can’t either. You’re welcome.)
What About the Ones That Slip Through?
Despite your best efforts, you’ll still see a spider every few months. That’s normal—and actually healthy for your ecosystem. Don’t panic. Keep a glass and a piece of paper handy for catch-and-release outside. (I name mine “Geoff” out of habit.)
If you’re too squeamish for that, invest in a StickyGo trap—no poison, just sticky desperation for the spider. But please don’t use bug bombs or pesticide sprays indoors. Those chemicals linger for days, and they kill beneficial bugs like ladybugs that keep actual pests in check.
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