Windsor, Ontario
Spider control
Webs back in the same garage corner days after you swept them, or spiders around the windows and doors? Tell us where you're seeing them and we'll help you work out what keeps drawing them back, and what will help.
Estimates are free.
Webs that come back, and other signs
Most people notice the webs before the spiders. Where they appear, and how fast they return, shows where spiders are settling.
Webs rebuilt in the same spots
Corners, window frames and ceiling edges webbed again soon after you've cleared them.
Webs near outdoor lights
Around porch, garage and entrance lights, which draw the insects spiders feed on.
Old, dusty webs
A web that has gathered dust is usually an old one no longer in use. Fresh webs show where spiders are active now.
Egg sacs
Small silk sacs in or near a web, which a vacuum or broom will remove along with the web.
Spiders in storage areas
Activity in basements, garages, closets and around stored boxes: quiet, dark places that are rarely disturbed.
More spiders indoors in the fall
Some spiders, such as wolf spiders, look for warm places in the fall, so they're more likely to come indoors then.
Where spiders settle
Quiet indoor spaces
- Basement corners and crawl spaces
- Closets and stored boxes
- Under furniture and in dark corners
Windows, doors and lights
- Window frames and screens
- Around door frames
- Near outdoor lights
Garages and outdoors
- Garages and sheds
- Along the foundation, in leaf litter and plants
Living in, or coming in?
Some spiders, such as cellar and house spiders, settle indoors in quiet corners and basements. Many others come in from outside, or are carried in, through:
- Gaps around doors, including the garage door
- Torn or loose window screens
- Cracks in the foundation and walls
- Firewood, plants and boxes brought inside
Why webs come back
Clearing a web removes the web, not the reason it was there. Spiders build where insects are easy to catch and where they're left alone, so a corner by a light or a quiet shelf in the garage tends to be webbed again. Some web-building spiders rebuild their webs every night.
Food is the bigger driver. Most spiders eat insects, so whatever brings insects close to the house brings spiders with it: outdoor lights, leaf litter and plants against the walls, or other insects already inside. That's why we look at what's feeding them, not only at the webs.
How we approach spider activity
We use an Integrated Pest Management approach: the conditions that draw spiders in matter as much as the spiders themselves.
Finding where, and why
Our licensed, certified exterminators look at where webs and spiders keep turning up, inside and out, what's feeding them and how they're getting in.
Closing the gaps
Where it's appropriate, we seal gaps around doors, windows and other places they get in.
Treatment where it helps
Where treatment is appropriate, we choose it for the areas and the situation, with people, pets and property in mind.
Follow-up visits
Follow-up visits are included as part of the service.
What happens next
Tell us what you're seeing
Call, use the estimate form or message us on WhatsApp. Say where the webs or spiders keep turning up, inside or out, and whether you've noticed other insects. Photos help.
We look at what you've shared
A description, photos or a short video can be enough for us to quote from.
An on-site inspection, if needed
If your details or photos aren't enough, we'll tell you whether an on-site inspection is needed.
Your quote
Estimates are free. We aim to send yours within 60 minutes, by email or WhatsApp.
Simple steps that help
- Vacuum or sweep webs, corners and baseboards often, ideally while the web is empty.
- Clear clutter in the basement, garage and storage areas, and keep boxes off the floor and away from the walls.
- Weatherstrip or caulk around windows and doors, and repair torn screens.
- Use yellow bulbs in outdoor lights. They attract fewer of the insects spiders feed on.
- Keep firewood and leaf litter away from the foundation, and trim back plants touching the house.
- In a damp basement, bringing the humidity down helps with cellar spiders.
Spider prevention tips from Health Canada (opens in a new tab)
Homes and businesses
At home
Whether it's webs around the porch light or spiders in the basement, tell us where you see them and how quickly the webs come back.
For businesses
Webs around the entrance of a restaurant or another public place? We work with businesses and residential buildings, and offer ongoing commercial accounts.
Ask about an ongoing accountWhere we work
We're based in Windsor and work across these communities. Outside them, contact us and we'll confirm availability.
Spiders: common questions
Are all spiders dangerous?
No. Most spiders found around homes aren't considered dangerous. Health Canada notes that spiders rarely bite people, and that most are shy and will only bite if they feel threatened, such as when they're squeezed or held. If you're not sure what you've found, avoid handling it directly: send us a photo, or tell us where you're seeing it. Health Canada's guide to spiders (opens in a new tab).
Can you keep spiders away from the outside of my house for good?
No one can. Outdoors, spiders are part of the landscape, and new ones can arrive at any time. What can change is how much the outside of the house draws them in: lights, plants against the walls, and gaps around doors and windows. That's what we look at, along with treatment where it's appropriate, and follow-up visits are included as part of the service.
Should I spray for spiders myself?
Spraying on its own tends to be temporary unless the webs, clutter and gaps are dealt with too, and Health Canada doesn't recommend trying to remove every spider with chemicals, since spiders keep other insects in check. If you do use a product, choose one registered in Canada, with a PCP number on the label, and follow the label exactly.
Do lots of spiders mean I have another pest problem?
Not always, but it's worth checking. Spiders feed on insects, so plenty of spider activity can be a sign there's plenty for them to eat nearby. A few spiders in a basement are normal, though: Health Canada notes they help catch earwigs and other insects.
Other insects around?
Spiders go where insects are. If ants indoors, or wasps around the eaves or shed, are part of the picture, start here.