Florida’s warm climate and humid air create the perfect environment for a variety of spider species to thrive. While most spiders are harmless and even beneficial by controlling other pests, nobody wants to share their living space with eight-legged roommates. Understanding which spiders you’re seeing and why they’re here helps you take effective action.
Why Spiders Invade Your Home
Spiders enter houses in search of food, shelter, and ideal breeding conditions.
High humidity and moisture from leaks or poor ventilation attract both spiders and their prey.
Cluttered storage areas, piles of boxes, and unkempt garages offer countless hiding spots.
Openings around windows, doors, and utility penetrations provide easy entry points.
Outdoor lighting that draws moths and insects around windows brings spiders right to your walls.
Common Florida House Spiders
| Spider Species | Description | Typical Harborage |
|---|---|---|
| Southern House Spider | Small, brown, with long legs; non-aggressive | Crawl space corners, closets |
| Wolf Spider | Larger, hairy, fast; hunts without webs | Garages, sheds, ground-level |
| Daddy Longlegs (Cellar) | Very long legs, small body; harmless | Corners, crawl spaces |
| Brown Recluse | Violin-shaped marking; potentially dangerous | Attics, behind furniture |
| Black Widow | Shiny black with red hourglass; toxic bite | Woodpiles, eaves, under porches |
Pestherapy Inc’s Elite and Diamond Spider Defense
Our Elite and Diamond packages are specially designed to target flying insects that attract the spiders inside and outside your home.
Elite Service includes exterior barrier treatment including lawn, shrubs and trees up to 15 feet to reduce flying insects that attracts spiders plus every 2-month service.
Diamond Service adds the Trelona Active Termite Baiting System targeting the same as the elite program with the peace of mind of termite protection.
Both services use high quality, family & pet safe products that break the spider life cycle and prevent re-infestation.
Find out more about what each package includes and pricing at:
Packages
Keep Spiders at Bay Year-Round
Combining moisture control, proper sealing, and Pestherapy Inc’s Elite or Diamond service ensures your Florida home stays spider-free. Contact us today at
941-351-8412 for a no obligation quote and start enjoying peace of mind indoors, no matter how stormy or humid it gets outside.
Additional tip: replacing harsh overhead lighting with yellow “bug lights” outdoors can significantly reduce the number of insects—and thus spiders—drawn to your home’s perimeter.