Why so many spiders

[Phoenix78]

I've got a spider problem they just keep showing up and only in my space! near me or on me! I have a severe phobia of spiders so im always paranoid about them 24/7. I spray poison often and some how that just isn't enough. The worst part is all the spiders we get here are either big and slow, or big and fast, no small spider's!! Why im bout give up on even living here.

[Guest Daddylyfe]

idk, I just had one too. House spiders might be scary but they go with the prey, so once there's nothing left (anything less scary and more hidden) for them to eat they leave. You could call an exterminator though if you think it's a real big issue. it's also late summer, so the bugs are trying to get in here right now. At least that's the pattern I see around my area. 

[moondust mochi]

I think it's the time of the year, honestly! If you live in a house that's low to the ground and/or in a really warm part of the country, they're probably trying to seek some shelter from the heat! I would also suggest calling an exterminator if they're becoming a real nuisance -- might be something going on around your place that's drawing them in. 

[sweetblossom]

My house is full of spiders mostly the little creepy black jumping wood ones and dust spiders  and I hate it as I like you am supper afraid of them to a point where that gif going around of a spider on a fire alarm I would let it burn and run like hell.  It is always worse during the summer months for the dust spiders but the wood ones they seem to tuff it out year round and I say they are out to get me. Hugs feel for you you are not alone there.

[SmolAetherr]

i am going to offer an alternate perspective, spiders are bros who keep the more annoying insects under control and just hang out in the corner of your room making art with their butts

😅 not a serious reply but i hope it helps even a tiny bit

but yeah they wont win any awards for being pretty

Edited August 13, 2022 by SmolAetherr

[sweetblossom]

6 hours ago, SmolAetherr said:

i am going to offer an alternate perspective, spiders are bros who keep the more annoying insects under control and just hang out in the corner of your room making art with their butts

😅 not a serious reply but i hope it helps even a tiny bit

but yeah they wont win any awards for being pretty

nope don't care they make art out their buts still icky scary things that will have me go running and crying kill it kill it.

[Vampiress]

There are articles online about things you can do to repel or deter spiders from coming in your house. Some of the suggestions will be like sealing up parts of your house where they might be able to sneak in, and using smells they don't like (I think peppermint is one of them). If you use any kind of repellant, even if it's natural, be 100% sure it's pet safe if you have any animals around. Also keep in mind if you have any children around.