How to get rid of spiders in your house: remove webs, limit hiding places and seal entry gaps. Local tips from Mill Mountain Pest Control, Roanoke, VA. Spiders also eat other insects, so reducing their food supply can help without trying to eliminate every spider outdoors.
DIY steps to try first
Remove webs in accessible spots
Use a vacuum or broom around corners and windows. Remove accessible egg sacs without handling spiders directly.
Cut down hiding places
Clear unused boxes, papers, and bags, especially in quiet storage areas. Keep vegetation and wood piles from resting against the house.
Close entry routes
Repair screens and seal accessible gaps around doors, ground-level windows, and the foundation. Reducing unnecessary exterior lighting can also attract fewer insects near entrances.
Do not handle an unidentified spider. Broad indoor fogging is not a useful substitute for cleaning, exclusion, and understanding why activity persists.
When to call a professional
Finding persistent webs or unsure which spider you are seeing? Request a free consultation about your Roanoke home. A safely taken photo and the location of activity can help start the conversation.
Still dealing with it?
Talk it through with our team.
Request a free consultation about your Roanoke-area property. We’ll discuss your concern and whether a free inspection is the right next step.
Callback times are requested, then confirmed by the business. Treatment is quoted separately.
Further reading: University of Minnesota Extension: Spiders. General guidance; property-specific recommendations require an inspection.
