If you've noticed more spider webs around your deck, garage, or windows this summer, you're not imagining things. As temperatures rise across the Fraser Valley, spider activity naturally increases—but spiders are usually a symptom of another pest problem rather than the problem itself.
At Priority Pest Management, one of the most common questions we hear during the summer months is, "Why do I suddenly have so many spiders?"
The answer is simple: spiders go where the food is.
Summer provides the perfect conditions for both insects and spiders to thrive. As mosquito, fly, moth, and beetle populations increase, spiders quickly move into areas where food is plentiful.
Several factors contribute to increased spider activity during the warmer months:
If you're seeing more webs around your home, there's a good chance your property is attracting the insects that spiders feed on.
Spiders prefer quiet, sheltered areas where insects regularly pass by. Around Fraser Valley homes, we commonly find webs in:
Even a few spiders can produce a surprising number of webs when insect activity is high.
Most spiders found around homes in British Columbia are harmless and play an important role in controlling insect populations.
Some of the species we most commonly encounter include:
Although these spiders are generally not dangerous, large numbers of webs around your home can quickly become unsightly and make outdoor spaces less enjoyable.
Many homeowners assume the spiders are the problem, but they're often just taking advantage of an existing food source.
Heavy webbing usually indicates:
Simply removing the webs or spraying the spiders rarely provides a lasting solution if the insects they're feeding on remain.
The most effective spider control focuses on reducing both spiders and the insects they rely on for food.
Professional exterior treatments help by:
Simple steps such as trimming vegetation away from the house, reducing clutter around the foundation, and switching bright white exterior bulbs to warm-coloured LED lights can also make your property less attractive to insects—and the spiders that follow them.
While most spiders are harmless, no one enjoys walking through webs every time they leave the house or finding spiders around doors and windows.
At Priority Pest Management, our preventative exterior pest treatments are designed to reduce both spiders and the insects that attract them, helping keep your home cleaner and more comfortable throughout the summer.
We proudly provide professional spider and exterior pest control services throughout Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, and the surrounding Fraser Valley.
If spider webs seem to be taking over your home this summer, contact Priority Pest Management today and let us help you take back your outdoor spaces.
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