Control heavy spider infestations

Noel McCarthy, Staff Writer, Sterifab

Spiders are useful members of our ecosystem, but like other arthropods such as scorpions, centipedes, millipedes and mites, they can be a problem if they enter houses or workplaces in any number. If it’s a heavy infestation, you may have to use an effective insecticide, but you can also help you customers by advising them to do following:

• Seal exterior cracks and/or crevices. Damaged window screens, cracks in the siding, and poorly sealed windows are perfect access sites for spiders. Seal them, and inspect them regularly.
• Keep things clean. Spiders love secluded, cluttered areas. Keep garages, attics and basements neat
  and tidy.
• Be careful with what you bring in from outside. Spiders can hop a ride on delivery boxes, grocery bags and garden tools. Just about any item could have an unwelcome “hitchhiker” aboard.