When the temperatures drop in Utah, spiders begin searching for warmth, shelter, and food and unfortunately, that often leads them straight into your home. If you’ve noticed an increase in eight-legged visitors this fall, you’re not alone. Pest control experts across Northern Utah report that autumn is peak spider-intrusion season as these pests make their way indoors to survive the colder months.
The good news? With a few smart prevention steps and help from a professional when needed you can keep spiders out of your living space and protect your home all season long.
Why Spiders Come Indoors in the Fall
Spiders are a year-round pest, but fall brings a major change in behavior. Here’s why activity increases this time of year:
- Dropping Temperatures: As outdoor conditions cool, spiders seek warmer environments.
- Shelter & Safety: Basements, garages, crawlspaces, and attics create ideal hiding spots.
- Hunting for Food: If insects are inside, spiders will follow, it’s a natural food chain.
- Mating Season: Fall is the prime time when male spiders actively search for mates, leading them to wander more than usual.
While most spiders in Utah are harmless and actually help control other insects, that doesn’t mean you want them setting up camp in your home.
Common Places Spiders Hide Inside Your Home
Spiders prefer quiet, undisturbed areas. Homeowners often spot them in:
- Corners of ceilings and window frames
- Storage rooms and cluttered spaces
- Basements and crawlspaces
- Behind furniture or appliances
- Garages and sheds
If conditions are ideal – dark, humid, and filled with insects, spider activity can multiply quickly.
How to Keep Spiders Out: Prevention Tips That Work
Before spiders settle inside, take steps to make your home less inviting. Here are highly effective ways to reduce spider activity:
Seal entry points: Repair gaps in doors, screens, siding, and window frames.
Reduce clutter: Cardboard boxes, stacked storage, and dusty corners create perfect hiding spots.
Turn off outdoor lights at night: Lights attract insects and insects attract spiders.
Keep your home clean and vacuum regularly: Dusting webs and removing egg sacs helps reduce future spider populations.
Eliminate other pests: If you stop the insect buffet, spiders won’t have a reason to stay.
Use dehumidifiers: Spiders love damp areas like basements, reducing moisture discourages nesting.
DIY Not Enough? When to Call a Professional
If spiders keep returning no matter what you try, it may be time for professional treatment. A trained pest control technician can:
- Identify spider entry points
- Remove infestations at the source
- Treat both inside and outside the home
- Apply long-lasting, family-safe products
- Help reduce insect populations that attract spiders
This ensures spiders are not just removed but prevented from coming back.
Protect Your Home This Fall with The Bugnappers
No one wants spiders hiding in storage boxes, scurrying across walls, or showing up in bathtubs. If Utah’s colder weather is driving spiders indoors, The Bugnappers are here to help. Our spider control solutions are safe, effective, and designed to keep your home pest-free all year long.
Request a service visit today and kick those spiders out for good.