Spiders love clutter. Cardboard boxes, old newspapers, and that pile of laundry you’ve been meaning to fold are basically spider condos with valet parking. They hide in the dark, cozy spaces you never touch.
Go through your home like you’re Marie Kondo on a caffeine high. Does this stack of magazines spark joy? No, it sparks spider babies. Toss it. Vacuum under the couch, behind the chair, and definitely inside that forgotten winter boot you found under the bed.
Bit the Light Bulb Switch
Spiders are attracted to lights because bugs are. If you leave your porch light on all night, you’re basically hanging a neon sign that says “Free Snacks Here”. Turn off outdoor lights unless you need them, or switch to yellow “bug lights” that are less inviting to flying insects.
Why Spiders Come In Your House at Ruby Najar blog
Indoors, blinds and curtains act as a force field. Keep them closed at night—spiders can see the silhouette of a fly through a window, and they’re not above a little window-shopping.