Spiders prefer places where they will not be disturbed. That sends them toward places like stored boxes, under shelving, and in wall or door framing.
Garages are very good places for spiders to call home. They are dim and humid, and full of space where they will not be disturbed for long stretches of time. Garages also tend to have insect problems which is a big draw for hungry spiders.
Web-building spiders take the high ground. Cellar spiders and common house spiders build loose tangled webs in ceiling corners, along rafters and joists, and between the studs of unfinished walls. You can often find them in and around garage door track hardware too. All of these places are great places to catch flying insects.
Ground hunters like wolf spiders tend to stay closer to the floor. They hide under stored items and behind boxes and wait for prey to pass by. You can often find them in boxes, bins, sports equipment, tarps, buckets, flowerpots, and firewood.
If you are tired of spiders in your garage, the first thing you will want to do is to reduce the presence of insects. Spiders stay where there is a steady food supply. If you cut down on the insect supply, you will also cut down on the spiders. You can do this by sealing the gap under the garage door and weatherstripping the service door. It also helps to switch exterior lights near the garage to warm-toned bulbs. Insects like cooler tones.
The next big step is to take away places that spiders could hide. You can do this by moving storage into sealed hard plastic bins rather than cardboard. Deter spiders by elevating stored items onto shelves and clearing floor clutter so the entire room perimeter remains visible. Make it a habit to sweep away old webs regularly, using any newly rebuilt webs as a clear indicator of active spiders.
If spiders keep setting up in your garage, Mosquito Squad of Kansas City can help. Mosquito Squad's home and yard coverage treats the foundation, storage areas, and entry points where spiders shelter. This will help you protect your garage and the rooms it connects to.
