Since spiders are not insects, they have a different life cycle than many of our common pests. The arachnids will ensure that they have a secure shelter before they begin to reproduce, as they want their offspring to have the best chance at survival. Spiders love anywhere that is warm and dry, which is why our East St. Louis homes are their dream habitat regardless of the season or region. They also need to be near a steady food source at all times, so spiders can be found around pre-existing insect infestations (and are often an early sign of the problem). Once spiders have their shelter secured, the female can produce up to 3,000 eggs, depending on the species. Hunting spiders will carry their eggs and tiny offspring on their backs, while web-building spiders will attach the egg sac to their web and wait for it to hatch into an explosion of baby spiders. 

A spider that produces eggs in your home is a pest that feels safe enough to stick around for a while. They get away with this by hiding in areas that are dark, difficult for us to access, and completely undisturbed. Some of their favorite places to hide include under furniture, inside boxes, in room corners, near fireplaces, and under appliances. They may or may not leave webs as clues to their presence, since many hunting spiders cannot produce webs at all. Spiders can be active at all hours of the day, but they prefer to stay in the dark. Their eight eyes have excellent vision, so they can see both where they are going and what types of prey are wandering through their habitat. Most spiders are not dangerous to humans, and will actually run away when we get too close for their liking. However, as luck would have it, the two most dangerous U.S. species – brown recluses and black widows – prefer to bite us instead. If you or anyone in your home is bitten by one of these venomous spiders, please seek medical attention immediately.

Some homeowners like to leave spiders alone when they invade the house, especially if the pest is in an unused corner of the home. This is because spiders provide a small amount of natural pest control by devouring small pests, including ants, roaches, and grasshoppers. However, their snacking is not enough to justify leaving spiders alone once they are inside your home. A spider is just another pest, and the ideal goal is to keep a pest-free home all year long. The efficient treatments from Pointe Pest Control are much more effective at controlling pests than any arachnid. Our team of experienced technicians are dedicated to keeping every East St. Louis home and business spider-free. We guarantee that we have high-quality solutions for your spider concerns, so contact us today to learn more about our thorough spider control services!