Evicting Eight-Legged Invaders How to Get Rid of Spiders from the Exterior of Your Home with Barrier Pest Control
Spiders are one of the most common household pests in Ontario. While they play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations, most homeowners prefer to do their job outside the house—not on it. Spider webs hanging off your windows, tucked into siding crevices, or clinging to your eavestroughs aren't just unpleasant; they can signal a bigger pest issue and lead to unwanted indoor invasions. Luckily, professional spider control from Barrier Pest can make all the difference.
Why Are There So Many Spiders on My Home's Exterior?
Spiders are drawn to areas with abundant insect activity, moisture, and structural features that offer shelter. The exterior of your home often checks all of these boxes. Porch lights attract flying insects, which in turn lure hungry spiders. Gaps around doors and windows, cracks in siding, and dark overhangs all make ideal web-building spots.
Though most spiders in Ontario aren't dangerous, their presence can cause anxiety, especially when they start sneaking indoors. The key is treating the problem at its source: the exterior of your home.
The Hidden Risks of Exterior Spider Infestations
While some people may consider spiders a minor nuisance, they can be a signal of a deeper issue. A spider-covered exterior often means you have a thriving insect population nearby. Spiders go where the food is, so if they're clustering around your home, chances are you've got other pest problems, too.
Additionally, webs on windows, eaves, and soffits look messy and can cause long-term staining or encourage moisture retention that affects paint and siding. Over time, spiders may move indoors, especially in the colder months, seeking warmth and new food sources.
For families with arachnophobia or small children, even seeing one spider can cause stress. Taking action early with targeted pest control can reduce the chance of interior infestations and help preserve your home's curb appeal.
How Barrier Pest Control Helps Eradicate Spiders from Your Home's Exterior
Barrier Pest specializes in exterior spider control throughout Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Vaughan, Maple, Nobleton, Kleinburg, Schomberg, and Tottenham. Our approach is comprehensive, customized, and designed to deliver lasting results.
1. Full Property Inspection: We begin every service with a thorough inspection of your home's exterior. We identify areas with high spider activity, such as corners, overhangs, window ledges, light fixtures, and cracks or crevices in your siding or foundation.
2. Targeted Exterior Treatments: We apply professional-grade, eco-conscious pest control solutions that form a barrier around your home. These products are designed to deter spiders from returning while also reducing the insect populations that attract them in the first place.
Preventative Tips to Keep Spiders Away Between Treatments
While our professional treatments are highly effective, you can also take simple steps to reduce spider activity around your home between visits:
- Turn off outdoor lights when not needed: Light attracts insects, which attract spiders.
- Seal cracks and gaps: Use caulking or weatherstripping around windows and doors.
- Keep siding and eaves clean: Remove debris, leaves, and clutter that could harbour pests.
- Trim shrubs and trees: Keep vegetation from touching your home's exterior to limit access points.
- Store firewood away from the house: Firewood piles are perfect spider-hiding spots.
Why Choose Barrier Pest Control?
Barrier Pest Control is a trusted local pest control provider in Greater Toronto, known for our friendly technicians, environmentally conscious methods, and effective results. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions—instead, we build custom pest control plans tailored to your home and your concerns.
Our team is licensed, trained, and passionate about helping homeowners reclaim their spaces from pests of all shapes and sizes. With Barrier Pest Control, you know that your spider problem is handled the right way.
Say Goodbye to Spiders on Your Home Exterior
Spiders may be beneficial outdoors, but you shouldn't have to handle them crawling along your siding or leaving cobwebs around your windows. With Barrier Pest Control's exterior spider treatments, you can enjoy a cleaner, safer, and more spider-free home.
Serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Vaughan, Maple, Nobleton, Kleinburg, Schomberg, and Tottenham, we're here to help you take back control. Contact us today for a quote or to schedule your first exterior spider treatment.