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Spider Control: A Recent Job & Some Homeowner Tips

Category: Holiday

Published: 09 April 2026

By Jerry, Owner, Extermatrim Exterminating, Inc

What I Walked Into

April in Southwest Louisiana is when I start getting more calls about spiders. As the weather warms up, people are spending more time outside, cleaning up patios, garages, and storage areas. That’s usually when they start noticing webs and spider activity they didn’t see during the winter.

A homeowner in Southwest Louisiana called me after cleaning out their garage and finding webs in almost every corner. At first, they just knocked them down and moved on. But over the next few days, the webs kept coming back. They also started noticing a few spiders inside near the baseboards and around the windows.

When I got there, the home itself was in good shape. The issue was mostly around the garage, back patio, and a few entry points into the house. That’s pretty common. Spiders tend to stay close to areas where insects are already active.

As I walked through, I could see multiple webbing areas along the garage ceiling corners and around the exterior lighting near the back door. That usually tells me there’s a steady food source nearby.

The Problem

Spiders usually aren’t the actual problem, they’re more of a sign that something else is going on. When they keep showing up, it usually means there’s enough insect activity around for them to stay and feed.

As I went through the inspection, a few things started to stand out. There was quite a bit of webbing built up in the garage corners and around stored items that hadn’t been moved in a while. Those quiet, undisturbed spots tend to become perfect hiding areas.

Outside the home, the lighting was pulling in insects at night, and that naturally brings spiders closer to the property. I also noticed a few small gaps around the garage door and window frames, which made it easy for insects to get inside.

Behind some storage boxes, there were areas that hadn’t been touched in some time, and spiders had settled in there as well without being noticed.

It wasn’t anything dangerous, but it was enough to make the space feel uncomfortable. Most people don’t want to walk into their garage or patio and constantly deal with webs and spiders, even if they’re harmless.

The Process

When I handle spider issues, I don’t just focus on the spiders themselves. I look at what’s attracting them.

First, I removed all visible webs throughout the garage, patio, and exterior entry points. Clearing those out is important because it removes both the spiders and their current setup.

Next, I treated along baseboards, corners, and entry points inside the garage and near the home’s entrances. I also applied treatment around windows, doors, and exterior lighting where insect activity was highest.

I checked the garage door seal and pointed out a couple of areas where it wasn’t sitting tight against the ground. Even small gaps can let insects in, and once insects are inside, spiders follow.

Outside, I treated the perimeter of the home and focused on areas where webs were forming regularly. I also recommended adjusting the exterior lighting slightly, since bright lights attract insects at night.

The Outcome

By the time I finished, the garage and patio already looked cleaner just from removing the webs. That alone made a difference for the homeowner.

I explained that they might still see an occasional spider over the next few days, but the overall activity should drop off once the food source was reduced and the treated areas started working.

A few days later, they reached out and said the webs hadn’t come back like before. They weren’t seeing spiders in the same spots anymore, and the garage felt usable again without constantly brushing webs away.

They mentioned that before the service, they were checking corners every time they walked in. Afterward, they didn’t feel the need to do that anymore. That’s usually the biggest change—just feeling comfortable in your space again.

DIY Advice I Shared

Before I left, I went over a few practical things they can do to keep spider activity down around the house. None of it is complicated, but staying consistent with it makes a difference.

I told them to knock down webs regularly, especially in corners, along garage ceilings, and around patio areas. If webs are left up, spiders tend to keep coming back to the same spots.

We also talked about keeping storage areas organized. When boxes and items sit untouched for long periods, it gives spiders quiet places to settle in. Moving things around every so often helps prevent that.

I recommended checking for small gaps around garage doors, windows, and other entry points. Even small openings can let insects in, and once insects are inside, spiders usually follow.

Outdoor lighting came up as well. Bright lights near doors tend to attract insects at night, which brings spiders closer to the house. Adjusting the lighting or switching bulbs can help reduce that.

I also suggested cleaning around exterior lights and door frames where bugs tend to gather, since that’s often where webbing starts to build up.

"It's brighter than before!"

— Megan

Professional Insight

With spiders, the main thing I always explain is that they’re there because of something else. They don’t usually show up on their own—they follow the insects that are already active around the home.

A lot of homeowners focus on removing webs, which helps in the moment, but if the insect activity is still there, the spiders usually come back to the same areas. That’s why it’s important to look at the bigger picture.

When I do an inspection, I’m not just looking for spiders. I’m checking where insects are entering, where they’re gathering, and what conditions are allowing them to stay. That could be lighting, moisture, small gaps, or areas that don’t get cleaned often.

It’s not about using a lot of products or doing anything complicated. It’s about cutting down the food source, closing off entry points, and treating the areas where activity is happening. When those things are handled together, spider problems are much easier to keep under control.

Closing Thoughts

April is usually when spider activity starts picking up across Southwest Louisiana, especially as people open up garages and spend more time outside.

This job was a good reminder that spiders are usually part of a bigger picture. When you deal with what’s attracting them, the problem becomes much easier to manage.

If you’re in Southwest Louisiana and noticing webs building up or spider activity around your home, it’s worth taking a look early. I’m always here to help when you need it.

– Jerry