Spiders in Berwickshire

Spiders are a widespread household pest. They are usually harmless in the UK, although some types can bite. They are however a nuisance pest, especially to people with arachnophobia to whom even the sight of a spider could cause severe distress. Spiders are a key part of the ecosystem as they eat flies and other insects, however inside the house they can cause problems, particularly if they lay eggs inside. There are a variety of kinds of spider in the UK and a large proportion are completely harmless to humans.

Spider pest control is a tricky area. Typically, the most effective way to manage spiders is to simply limit their access to the building by closing up any spaces in walls, ceilings, skirting and architrave. It’s also important to seal gaps around the roof void and loft or basement, as spiders like quiet and dark areas. If deterrence methods aren’t enough to manage a spider infestation, insecticide can be applied. Most sprays aren’t very effective on spiders, but powder and dust insecticide can be effective. It may be best to take away the spider’s food source, which is usually another insect pest like flies. By using a spray insecticide to eliminate these pests, it may have a knock on effect on other varieties like spiders.

Specialist pest control companies can identify any spider species that are triggering problems in homes and perform a highly effective treatment to control them.