Around 400 known species of spiders live in Alabama, although only two, the black widow and brown recluse spiders, are venomous. Despite this fact, many of us share an unease when the eight-legged insect comes near, especially inside the home. One female spider sac can contain as many as 5,000 spiders. Should the sac hatch inside your home, there’s an instant infestation on your hands. Fear not, as the following expert-provided tips can help with spider prevention around your home.

1. Clean Your Living Space: A neat and tidy living space reduces hiding spots for spiders.  Clear away cobwebs in the house, take the trash out, and clean your space to reduce spider infestations.
2. Eliminate Food Sources: Fix plumbing leaks, seal food containers tightly, clean up crumbs, and remove other food sources to rescue the presence of spiders.
3. Seal Entry Points: Spiders can ease their way into your home through the tiniest cracks and crevices. Inspect the home for gaps or holes around windows, doors, and other entry points, and seal them using weatherstripping or caulk. Without a means of entry, spider problems begin to diminish.
4. Natural Repellents: Natural repellents can serve a great purpose when you want to keep spiders away from your property. Essential oils along with a professional pest control system will help enhance prevention.
5. Misting Systems: A game-changer in spider and pest elimination, misting systems release a fine mist of natural repellent in a specific area of the home’s exterior, providing a barrier that keeps spiders away from your home -and sends them elsewhere for shelter.

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