Why sweeping away giant spider webs never works — and what actually stops them from coming back
If spiders keep rebuilding webs in the exact same spot on your porch, you're likely making one common mistake. Here's how to get rid of them for good.
Spiders are taking over front porches across the country due to late summer and early fall growth cycles. Massive webs are a natural instinct for mature spiders seeking to catch enough food before laying eggs. Unlike the temporary fix of sweeping the webs away, this fails to address the root cause. The spiders are returning because humans inadvertently create ideal conditions for them to thrive.
Lights, shrubbery, and cluttered porches provide everything spiders need for survival. To deter spiders effectively, homeowners should switch to yellow LED bulbs that are less attractive to flying insects, spray peppermint oil around entryways to overwhelm spider senses, and prune vegetation that creates spider highways. Sealing entry points and gaps in doors and windows will also prevent spiders from entering as temperatures drop in the fall.
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