Most spiders around a Gulf Coast home are harmless web-builders working the eaves, corners, and porch lights for the insects those lights attract. A few — widow and recluse types — warrant more care and tend to stay in undisturbed spots like garages, sheds, and stored boxes.
Signs to look for
Webs at exterior corners, under eaves, or around porch and garage lights
Egg sacs tucked into sheltered corners or window frames
Spiders found in the garage, in stored boxes, or behind rarely-moved furniture
A noticeable jump in web activity after outdoor lights are added or left on
How [Your Business] treats it
De-web the full exterior — eaves, corners, porch and garage lights — removing egg sacs before they hatch
Apply a perimeter treatment that reduces the flying and crawling insects spiders feed on
Spot-treat garages, sheds, and storage areas where widow and recluse types tend to shelter undisturbed
Repeat de-webbing on every recurring visit, since new webs reappear quickly near light sources
Why they’re here
Porch and exterior lights left on overnight, attracting the insects spiders feed on
Undisturbed clutter in garages, sheds, or storage boxes
Woodpiles or debris stacked against the exterior
Overgrown shrubs touching the house
Prevention tips
Switch exterior lights to yellow "bug" bulbs or a motion sensor
Shake out shoes, gloves, and stored boxes before handling them
Keep woodpiles and debris away from the foundation
Reduce clutter in garages and sheds where spiders can shelter unnoticed
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