You don’t have to be an expert to know that they’re a bad sign. Those tiny white egg sacs clinging to webs are the tip of a spider iceberg. These eight-legged pests start their families in the spring and fall, and it takes preventative action to stop them from spreading through your home.

Setting Up House

From the foundation to attic vents, spiders slip inside and make their nests in dark corners. They weave their webs in undisturbed locations, so the garage, basement, and storage closets are high on the list of preferred spider real estate. These sites are easy to overlook until they’re filled with egg sacs ready to hatch.

Invading Your Home

Each pouch contains hundreds of spider eggs, and they hatch in just a few weeks. Once the sac opens up, an eruption of tiny insects immediately spreads through your home, and the baby spiders start new life cycles. Depending on the species, they live from a few months to several years, so the process always repeats itself.

Removing the Eggs

While it’s tempting to sweep up cobwebs filled with egg sacs, throwing the debris in a trash can doesn’t solve the problem. You don’t know when the hatchlings will emerge, and it’s very difficult to locate all the nests throughout your home. Some arachnids inflict painful, dangerous bites, so don’t risk removing spider eggs yourself. 

If you spot webs filled spider egg sacs, call in a professional exterminator. They bring years of experience and specialized techniques to the job, and pinpoints and eradicates all the nests in your home. Count on your friendly pest control pro as your best defense against eight-legged invaders.