How to keep spiders and other critters out of your home this fall and winter
Are bugs and insects frequently finding their way into your home? Here's how to keep them out!
Earwigs, centipedes, and cockroaches all thrive in the mulch beneath dense foliage. If mulch is close to your siding and home, you’re practically inviting these pests in.
To prevent insects from entering your home, it’s important to address potential entry points.
You can fill cracks in your foundation, but another way bugs get in is through the front door by crawling right underneath. Make sure to fill any gaps. You can use one of these door sweeps I found at a hardware store to close the gap and seal the deal:
Seal potential entry points, like gaps around doors, to prevent unwanted visitors from entering your home. (The Weather Network)
Additionally, if you have piles of firewood, loose wood, mulch, or brick, it's best to move them away from your home. These areas provide damp, dark conditions that spiders prefer for laying eggs.
However, if you can tolerate the sight of spiders, consider this: they can serve as natural pest control by preying on flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches, among other pests.