What are House Spiders?

House spiders are one of the most common spiders found inside homes and businesses. They are typically yellowish-brown with darker markings on their bodies, and females are larger than males. House spiders spin irregular, tangled webs in corners, basements, garages, attics, and storage areas. Unlike some outdoor spider species, they are well adapted to living indoors year-round. While their presence can be unsettling, house spiders are generally harmless to humans and help control other insect populations.

Signs of House Spider Infestation

• Webs appearing in corners, ceilings, basements, and storage areas
• Egg sacs attached to webs or hidden in dark spaces
• Spiders moving quickly across floors, walls, or ceilings
• Increased spider activity in late summer or fall when they seek shelter indoors
• Dead insects caught in webs, which indicate active feeding

Why They are a Problem

House spiders are not dangerous, but their webs and presence can make a home or business feel unclean. Their unsightly webs accumulate quickly, especially in corners and basements, requiring constant cleaning. In large numbers, they may become overwhelming, and their egg sacs can lead to repeated infestations. In commercial properties such as warehouses, offices, and retail spaces, the presence of spiders and webs can negatively affect customer impressions.

Where Do They Come From?

House spiders thrive indoors, often living unnoticed until their numbers grow. They may also enter from outside through cracks or openings. Common attractants and entry points include:

• Open doors, windows, or damaged screens
• Cracks in walls, siding, and foundations
• Basements, attics, and crawl spaces with high insect activity
• Storage areas cluttered with boxes and materials that provide hiding spots
• Outdoor lights that attract insects, which in turn draw spiders

How to Get Rid of House Spiders at Home

If you are searching for how to get rid of house spiders, here are some effective steps:

• Regularly clean and vacuum corners, ceilings, and basements to remove webs and egg sacs
• Reduce clutter in storage areas where spiders can hide
• Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundations to limit entry
• Replace or repair damaged window screens and door sweeps
• Minimize outdoor lighting at night to reduce insect activity that attracts spiders
• Use sticky traps in areas with consistent spider activity to monitor and capture them

These steps can reduce spider populations, but ongoing infestations may require professional treatment.

House Spiders vs Wolf Spiders

House spiders are often mistaken for wolf spiders, but there are clear differences:

• House spiders are smaller, usually under half an inch in body length, while wolf spiders are larger and more robust
• House spiders spin tangled webs, while wolf spiders actively hunt and do not rely on webs for food
• Wolf spiders are hairy and fast-moving, while house spiders are smoother and more sedentary
• House spiders prefer to stay in corners or hidden spaces, while wolf spiders may roam openly indoors

How We Can Help

At Go Away Pest & Wildlife Control, we offer safe and effective solutions for controlling house spiders. Our team inspects your property to locate webbing, egg sacs, and entry points, then applies targeted treatments to reduce spider populations. We also provide long-term prevention strategies to keep spiders and their prey insects out of your home or business. With our professional services, you can