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Spiders in Jordan & the South Metro?

Cellar, jumping, garden, and fishing spiders, mostly a nuisance; exterior and interior treatment. Here is how we handle it.

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How do you get rid of spiders in Minnesota? Treat the exterior, foundation, siding, and eaves where they build webs, plus interior problem areas. We recommend a two-treatment minimum and ongoing maintenance. Sealing cracks and keeping vegetation trimmed back helps too. Most Minnesota spiders are rarely dangerous to people, but webs and sightings still bother homeowners.

Quick facts

What they look like

Eight legs, two body segments; size and color vary widely by species

Size

1/8 to 1 inch, depending on species

Peak season in Minnesota

Late summer and fall, year-round indoors

Where they hide

Webs in corners, eaves, basements, and cluttered areas

Bite, sting or damage

Most are rarely dangerous, a few can bite

What are the signs you have spiders?

Webs in corners, eaves, and basements
Spiders on ceilings and walls, especially in fall
Egg sacs in webs or hidden in corners
More spiders indoors as weather cools

Why are spiders in my house?

Spiders follow their insect prey indoors, and in late summer and fall, males wander looking for mates. They come through gaps around windows, doors, and eaves.

What do spiders look like?

What they are

Eight-legged predators; most Minnesota spiders are rarely dangerous to people and beneficial

Common Minnesota species

Cellar spiders, jumping spiders, garden spiders, fishing spiders, and others

When are spiders worst in Minnesota?

Spiders are most visible in late summer and fall, when males wander and many species move indoors

Are spiders harmful?

Webs and sightings bother homeowners, especially as spiders move indoors in fall

How does Brothers get rid of spiders?

We treat the exterior, foundation, siding, windows, doors, and eaves, plus interior problem areas, with a two-treatment minimum and maintenance recommended

How can I keep spiders out?

Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and the foundation

Reduce clutter in basements, garages, and storage areas

Trim vegetation back from the house and clear webs regularly

Spiders

Here is how we handle it

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Common questions

Are Minnesota spiders dangerous?
Most Minnesota spiders are rarely dangerous to people and actually beneficial, eating other insects. A few can bite if handled, but serious reactions are rare.
How many treatments does it take?
A two-treatment minimum is recommended, plus ongoing maintenance, because spiders re-establish quickly if webs and eggs are not addressed
Why do I see more spiders in the fall?
In late summer and fall, male spiders wander looking for mates, and many species move indoors as the weather cools, following their insect prey

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