Spider Control in St. Catharines

Spiders in St. Catharines: what to know

St. Catharines is Niagara's largest city, with everything from older brick homes near downtown and Port Dalhousie to newer subdivisions in the west end, plus plenty of apartments and student rentals near Brock University.

• Homes near the water often see more spiders because there are more flying insects for them to eat, especially around outdoor lights.
• Being close to the water means more insects, and more spiders around windows and eaves.
• Basement bedrooms in rental houses tend to get spiders, especially where storage areas are cluttered.
• Older basements and crawl spaces, often damp and cluttered, are where spiders tend to settle.

Spiders are most noticeable in late summer and fall.

Signs of spiders in your home

• Lots of webs in basements, garages, window frames or eaves
• Spiders regularly seen indoors, especially in fall
• Egg sacs in corners, under furniture or in storage areas
• Many webs around outdoor lights, where insects gather

What spider control usually involves

Most spiders in Niagara homes are a nuisance rather than a danger. A provider usually focuses on the exterior and entry points, treating areas where spiders and the insects they feed on gather, and removing webs. Reducing other insects around the home is part of the plan.

Prevention tips for St. Catharines homes

• Reduce clutter in basements, garages and storage areas
• Seal gaps around windows, doors and the foundation
• Switch outdoor lights to yellow bulbs or reduce lighting, which attracts the insects spiders eat
• Vacuum webs and egg sacs regularly

When to call

Call if spiders are constant despite cleaning, if you have a large number of webs around the house, or if you're unsure what type of spider you're seeing.

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