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Spider Prevention: A Recent Job & Some Homeowner Tips

Category: Holiday

Published: 02 Aug, 2026

By Kyle Deal, Co-Owner, Deal Pest Control LLC

What I Walked Into

August is usually when I start getting more calls about spiders around Surprise and the West Valley.

By this point in the summer, they've had plenty of time to settle around homes. I usually find them around garages, patios, storage areas, block walls, and shaded corners where they aren't disturbed very often.

A couple of weeks ago, a homeowner called because they kept finding spider webs around their back patio every morning.

At first, they figured it was just one or two spiders doing what spiders do. They'd knock the webs down, but the next day they'd be right back in the same places.

Then they started noticing a few spiders inside the garage and around the laundry room.

That was enough for them to give us a call.

When I arrived, the property was well maintained. The landscaping looked great, everything was clean, and there wasn't anything that immediately stood out.

That's actually pretty common.

Spider problems usually aren't caused by a messy home. More often than not, spiders are simply following their food source and finding quiet places where they can stay hidden.

The Problem

As I started inspecting the outside of the property, the reason became pretty obvious.

There were several areas around the backyard where insects were gathering during the evenings because of the exterior lighting. Wherever insects collect, spiders usually aren't far behind.

Around the patio furniture, under the eaves, and along sections of the block wall, I found fresh webs that had been rebuilt several times.

Inside the garage, there were a few more webs tucked behind storage shelves and in corners that didn't get disturbed very often.

One thing I explain to homeowners all the time is that spiders don't usually invade a home for no reason.

They're there because something is attracting them, and most of the time that's a steady food supply.

The homeowner admitted they weren't necessarily afraid of spiders, but they were tired of constantly cleaning webs and wondering if another one was hiding around the corner every time they walked into the garage.

I completely understood that.

Even people who aren't scared of spiders usually don't want to keep finding them around the house every day.

The Process

The first thing I did was inspect the areas where the homeowner had been seeing the most activity.

I checked around the foundation, garage, patio, windows, roofline, and landscaping to see where spiders were building webs and where insects were gathering.

Once we identified the problem areas, I explained why those locations were attracting spider activity.

From there, I removed the existing webs and treated the areas where spiders were most likely to hide and rebuild.

I also talked with the homeowner about reducing insect activity around the property, since that's one of the biggest factors in long-term spider prevention.

We discussed adjusting a couple of outdoor lights, cleaning webs as soon as they appeared, and paying attention to storage areas that don't get used very often.

The goal isn't just knocking down today's webs.

It's making the property much less attractive for spiders moving forward.

The Outcome

A little over a week later, I checked back with the homeowner.

The difference was easy to notice.

They told me they weren't walking outside every morning to find fresh webs stretched across the patio anymore.

The garage also felt much cleaner because new webs weren't appearing in the corners like they had been before.

They had also started using the patio more often in the evenings instead of avoiding it.

Even the smaller changes made the whole property feel more comfortable and easier to enjoy.

What they appreciated most was simply feeling comfortable using those areas again without constantly looking around for spiders.

That's something I hear quite a bit.

Spider problems aren't always about large infestations.

Sometimes it's just the frustration of seeing the same webs appear over and over again.

The homeowner also followed through on the recommendations we discussed, which helped keep the activity from returning as quickly.

DIY Advice

Here are a few things I usually recommend homeowners do during August.

1. Remove spider webs as soon as you notice them instead of letting them build up over time.

2. Reduce outdoor insect activity by keeping exterior lights to a minimum when possible or switching to bulbs that attract fewer insects.

3. Keep garages, storage shelves, and patio furniture areas clean and free of clutter where spiders like to hide.

4. Trim shrubs and plants so they aren't touching the house, especially around windows and entryways.

5. Seal small gaps around doors, windows, vents, and utility lines where spiders may be getting inside.

6. Shake out shoes, gloves, outdoor cushions, and storage items before using them if they have been sitting untouched for a while.

If you're seeing the same webs reappear every morning in the same locations, it's usually a sign that spiders have found a comfortable place to stay nearby.

"It's brighter than before!"

— Megan

Professional Insight

One thing I've learned over the years is that spider problems usually start with insect problems.

If insects are consistently gathering around your home, spiders will eventually show up because they're following an easy food source.

Around Surprise and the West Valley, I pay close attention to garages, patios, block walls, landscaping, rooflines, and shaded areas because those are some of the first places spider activity begins.

Treating the spiders is important, but reducing the conditions that attract them is what helps keep the problem under control long term.

Closing Thoughts

This job was a good reminder that spider prevention isn't just about removing webs.

It's about understanding why they're showing up in the first place.

If you're constantly knocking down webs around your home or noticing more spiders than usual this summer, it's probably worth taking a closer look before the activity spreads to other areas of the property.

Thanks for reading,