Sharing your outdoor space with spiders isn’t always a good thing. Though spiders can be beneficial, you don’t want your yard infested with them. Implementing prevention methods and treating your yard with an insecticide spray can help to keep these pests in check. We’ve gathered information to help you treat for spiders outdoors.
Minimize Harboring Spots
When spiders invade yards, they look for places to hide. If they can’t find shelter, they will be less likely to stay in your yard. Spiders can hide in woodpiles, leaf litter, and overgrown vegetation. Remove yard debris and keep your plants and bushes trimmed. Avoid storing woodpiles close to your home. Spiders can also find shelter in and under items like toys and empty buckets or flowerpots. Removing unused items and cleaning up toys can help to reduce hiding spots.
Remove Other Attractants
To help prevent spider problems, you’ll want to remove things that could be attracting them. Some spiders are drawn to damp environments. Examine your yard for excess moisture and work to minimize it. Spiders are also attracted to areas where they can find food. They feed on bugs, so if you’re dealing with other pest problems then spiders are likely to show up. Taking the time to bug-proof your outdoor space will help to reduce spider activity too.
Locate & Remove Spider Webs
Many spiders create webs to help them catch prey. Locating and removing their webs can help with spider control. Look around your outdoor space for spider webs. These arachnids are likely to build webs in vegetation, under rocks and leaves, and on the exterior of your home. Use a broom or cobweb brush to remove webs or spray them with a garden hose. To spot treat spiders hanging out on webs, you can spray them with our plant-based Wasp & Hornet Killer.
Use a Plant-Based Insecticide Spray
Plant-based insecticide sprays can help to get rid of spiders. Our Yard Bug Spray kills and repels spiders. The repellent properties act as a barrier, helping to deter spiders from returning to your yard. It can also help to eliminate other pest problems, which will reduce potential food sources for spiders. To prevent spiders from entering your home, you can spray near doors and windows with our Home Bug Spray. The repellent properties will help keep spiders from sneaking inside.
Tips for Treating Your Yard for Spiders
When you’re ready to spray your yard, you’ll want to make sure your efforts are successful. Check out a few tips to help ensure your treatment is effective.
- Our Yard Bug Spray kills pests when they are sprayed directly, so you’ll want to make sure you thoroughly spray the target area. To ensure total coverage, spray in a sweeping motion and make sure the spray overlaps.
- Our Yard Bug Spray can effectively treat up to 5,000 sq ft. To cover as much ground as possible, move around during the application. Start at the area furthest away from your spigot and work back toward it.
- When treating vegetation where spiders may harbor, spray deep into the vegetation instead of just spraying the top. Spray foliage to the point of runoff.
- Applications can be done monthly or as needed. If you’re dealing with a severe infestation, you will need to reapply more often. It’s also best to reapply after heavy rainfall.
- Though you can treat your yard for spiders throughout the year, it is best to spray your yard in spring to prevent pest populations from growing.
It can be hard to enjoy your outdoor space with spiders crawling around. Minimizing harboring spots and attractants as well as using plant-based insecticide sprays can help to keep your yard free of spiders. If spiders or other pests are bugging you, we’re here to help! For a more environmentally and family-friendly solution, check out our Maggie’s Farm Simply Effective™ Pest Control products.