Where Desert Spiders Find Shade and Shelter

When most people think of the desert, they picture miles of dry, cracking dirt, prickly cacti, and scary pests like scorpions. However, spiders have their place in the desert, too, and while not all of them are venomous, learning where they find shade and shelter during those hot, sun-soaked days is crucial to avoiding a surprise encounter.

To survive extreme exposure, spiders seek sites that offer relief from harsh conditions, especially where they can also find prey. These typically include cracks, rock and landscape features, garages, sheds, block-wall gaps, clutter, and shaded vegetation. Irrigated landscaping areas are often havens for spiders, as they support more insects that spiders prey on. 

This can actually make the non-venomous spiders a beneficial predator, since they help reduce the insects that can make outdoor time much less pleasant.

Why Garages, Rockwork, Debris, and Irrigated Landscaping Matter

If you’ve noticed an uptick in spiders around your home, it can mean that your house’s structure or landscaping is contributing in some way. For example, something as simple as your outdoor lighting choices can bring more spiders. Many insects spiders prey on are attracted to cooler lighting. So, if your lighting is attracting more insects to your doors and eaves, more spiders will naturally gravitate toward these areas, too.

Think about the places where spiders like to hide, too—essentially, anywhere that offers shelter and shade. These can include stored boxes, wood piles, and undisturbed corners that offer hiding places. However, during monsoon season, conditions can shift where spiders and insects shelter, leading to more spiders inside your home.

How to Reduce Spider Harborage Around the Home

If you’re ready to start reducing spiders around your home right away, we have some easy tips for you that you can implement:

• Reduce clutter and debris
• Seal gaps
• Repair screens and install door sweeps
• Keep firewood and other storage off the structure of your home
• Manage vegetation contact with your house
• Reduce insects where possible 

Always wear gloves (and use extra caution) when moving long-undisturbed outdoor items.

When Repeated Spider Activity Needs Professional Control

If your DIY attempts are unsuccessful, professional spider control is your best solution for reducing repeated spider activity in Tucson, AZ. Our professional perimeter treatments and multi-pest services target a broader range of insects, which helps reduce the spiders that prey on them. 

Our service is simple and hassle-free, and we always back our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. 

When you need help reducing pest activity around your Tucson property, call Mosquito Squad of Tucson at (520) 224-1606 or request a free quote online.