Spiders

There are over 35,000 known spider species worldwide, but only a handful are considered to be dangerous and 27 species are known to cause human fatalities.

Spiders are attracted to warm, dark small spaces, like wall cracks, corners, air vents and in the washroom. However, some species prefer to stay closer to the outdoors, weaving their webs in your garden or near your outside lighting.

Although most common spiders at home are not really harmful, they can be a nuisance because of their webbing and can induce fear to some people.

FACT: Did you know that fear of spiders is known as arachnophobia? Some people with this phobia will scream, cry, have excessive sweating or even heart trouble when they come in contact with an area near spiders or their webs.

Why choose Rentokil to get rid of spiders in your home & business?

How to get rid of spiders?

Seeking help from a professional spider exterminator is the most effective way to control and prevent spiders from nesting in your home or business in the future.

Select the link below to learn more about the common signs of a spider and how Rentokil can help you get rid of spiders safely and effectively in your home or business.

How Do Spiders Get into Your Premises?

Spiders usually enter homes in two primary ways:

• Through open and poorly screened windows or doors.
• Through cracks and gaps around door and window frames.

Most of the time, spiders come inside the home looking for food and shelter. The other common method of entry is accidentally hitchhiking inside boxes, on outdoor items and numerous other things that are brought inside your home or business premises.

If you find unbearable number of spiders in your premises, learn how you can get rid of spiders with our proactive tips.

5 ways to prevent cobwebs at home

The main reason why spiders make nests in your home is to trap insect prey such as flies or mosquitoes as their food source.

While it's generally more common to have a variety of harmless spiders nesting in your home, finding cobwebs in your home is neither fun nor very disturbing.

The following are 5 ways to prevent cobwebs at home:

1. Clean your home regularly with a vacuum cleaner, especially in protected areas such as under desks, backs of cupboards or under and behind large pieces of furniture.
2. Seal gaps in walls and doors.
3. Keep things in the house neat and orderly.
4. Regularly remove visible cobwebs in the house.
5. Spiders are not attracted to light, but by minimizing the lighting outside your home, you can reduce other insects from coming and becoming prey for spiders.

If you notice signs of spiders in your home, we offer a professional service to rid your home of spiders completely.

Contact Rentokil today to schedule a free spider pest survey at your location.