Though spiders are beneficial for eating harmful bugs and critters, they may startle you when you notice them on your property. Certain species, such as black widows and brown recluses, are poisonous and present serious health hazards if they bite you. Pest control professionals offer the following handful of ways to tell when you have a spider infestation. 

How to Tell if Your Home is Infested With Spiders

1. Outdoor & Indoor Webs

If you suspect a spider infestation, inspect the exterior of your home for webs. These critters typically build their webs on tree branches, bushes, gutters, porches, and decks with the hopes of preying upon insects. Take a look at the corners of rooms inside of your home, as these are typically prime real estate for spiders. 

2. Egg Sacs

Each spider egg sac contains approximately 100 ova, which means the potential for that many more spiders in your home. Inspect your property for any silky spheres, which are usually white or yellow and about the size of a quarter. If you find them, do not disturb them, as doing so may cause the eggs to hatch and spiders to scatter throughout your household. Hire a pest control service to safely remove them. 

3. Hiding Places

Spiders are notorious for hiding out in dark, quiet places where their webs have a better chance of remaining undisturbed. Pest control companies suggest looking for spiders in your closets, basement, attic, and cabinets. Some spiders gravitate toward moist areas of the home, so check for them around your plumbing pipes, water heaters, and sump pumps. 

The next time you have a spider infestation, get in touch with the team at Safeguard Pest Control. For over 30 years, these exterminators have provided pest control services to eliminate termites, gophers, mice, wasps, spiders, and ants in homes and businesses throughout Amador County, CA. Call (209) 267-1200 to schedule a free onsite estimate and visit them online to learn more about commercial and residential pest control services.