Why Are So Many Spiders in My Yard?

They seem to come out of nowhere, but here they are. Spiders, some of the most revolting backyard pests, move in quickly!

Where are all these spiders coming from? Why on Earth have they just now shown up? We have all been there at one time or another. We enjoyed our backyard with loved ones over the weekend and the next day, it’s an arachnid’s paradise. What gives?

Here are some of the top reasons spiders descend in our backyards.

Your Yard, the Bug Buffet

We can’t really blame spiders. They follow the food! When we spend extra time in our yard with food and beverages, there could be waste and spills. This is not what spiders are in search of, however. Spiders are looking for bugs that have been lured in by food waste and spills, like ants and flies. Web building spiders love to set up their traps where food sources are plentiful. So, if you’re noticing mosquitoes, flies, gnats, ants, and other types of bugs in your backyard, it’s only a matter of time before spiders make their appearance too!

PRO TIP: Stopping mosquitoes, gnats, and other backyard pests means fewer spiders too. Mosquito Squad of Newton can drastically reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home, thereby reducing the number of other pests that come to dine on them.

Is Your Landscape a Spider’s Dreamhouse?

Spiders love cozy, undisturbed hiding places provided by overgrown landscaping, piles of leaves, shady spaces under decks, and cluttered storage sheds. These areas offer not only protection from predators but also a strategic place to catch prey.

Your landscaping doesn’t have to be overgrown or messy to be a spider haven. Like many pests, they seek moist environments too. Poor drainage, leaky spigots, and dense vegetation in your yard and around your home could be luring both bugs and the spiders that feed on them.

PRO TIP: Tidy up your yard to eliminate spider hiding spaces and get rid of standing water and exorbitant moisture. Don’t overwater plants or gardens, fix leaking faucets or irrigation systems. And don’t forget to call Mosquito Squad of Newton for our highly effective spider control service!

Spiders Are Fairweather Friends

Many species of spiders mate during warmer months. If you’re suddenly seeing more webs or baby spiders, it might be the result of a seasonal hatching. A single spider egg sac can contain hundreds of spiderlings, so one mama spider can lead to a major uptick in activity.

What’s more, as late summer transitions toward fall, spiders begin to explore more actively in search of mates and/ or places to overwinter. You might notice them more as they venture into new territory, including your porch, deck, or even the inside of your home.

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Mosquito Squad of Newton provides tried and trusted mosquito control, tick control, and outdoor pest control near you throughout the Newton MA area. If you’ve got spiders, we’ve got spider control too! For additional information, or to schedule your free pest assessment and quote, get in touch with Mosquito Squad Newton by calling (857) 285-5727 or filling out our form here .