Spiders in Your Home
Fall Weather, Pumpkin Spice… and Spiders? Why You See More Spiders in Autumn
Fall is one of our favorite times of year—cooler weather, football, Thanksgiving, pumpkin spice everything… and then there’s the surprise guest nobody asked for: spiders.
If you’ve noticed more spiders around your home during autumn, you’re not imagining it. Fall is peak breeding season for spiders, and as temperatures drop, they begin searching for food, warmth, shelter, and a place to lay eggs. Unfortunately, that often leads them straight into our homes.
Why Spiders Move Indoors in the Fall
Spiders don’t come inside because your home is “dirty.” They’re simply following opportunity.
They’re typically looking for:
Insects to feed on
Warmer temperatures
Safe, undisturbed nesting areas
Mates during breeding season
That’s why spiders can suddenly appear in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, basements, and living rooms—often without warning.
You’re Not Alone If Spiders Freak You Out
Did you know that nearly one-third of Americans are arachnophobic? That fear isn’t surprising. Spiders can show up anywhere, at any time—and while most are harmless, some species can pose health concerns.
This unpredictability is exactly why spiders cause so much anxiety for homeowners.
A (Slightly Creepy) Way to See How Many Spiders Are Around
Here’s a fact that might make your skin crawl: spider eyes reflect light.
If you go outside at night with a flashlight held close to your face and shine it across your yard, you may see tiny reflective dots staring back at you. Those are spider eyes.
⚠️ Fair warning: If you’re afraid of spiders, this activity is probably not for you.
The good news? You don’t need to go spider-hunting—there’s a much better solution.
The better solution is to stop spiders before they ever make themselves at home.
Instead of counting spiders in your yard, focus on reducing what attracts them in the first place—the insects they feed on, the entry points they use, and the hidden areas they love to nest in. Professional spider management targets all three at once.
With a preventative pest management plan, spiders are discouraged from gathering around your home, entry points are treated, and indoor harboring areas are addressed proactively. The result? Fewer spiders outside, fewer spiders inside, and no late-night flashlight experiments required.
That’s the difference between spotting a problem and actually solving it.
Where Spiders Hide Inside Your Home
Spiders usually enter through:
Cracks in foundations
Gaps around doors and windows
Utility openings
Once inside, they tend to hide in:
Corners and ceiling edges
Under sinks
Beneath furniture
Cluttered storage areas
Clutter is especially attractive because it provides dark, undisturbed hiding spots.
Professional Spider Management You Can Trust
At Gressette Pest Management, spider control is something we take seriously. Our technicians know exactly where spiders hide, how they enter, and—most importantly—what works to keep them out.
We don’t just remove spiders you can see. We focus on:
Reducing spider entry points
Treating key harboring areas
Controlling the insects spiders feed on
Preventing future activity
