Spiders are an eight-legged pest that can cause a bit of a scare when you see them and you least expect it. If this is a pest you are seeing often in your home, it may be that you have an infestation in your home — and not one that you want, either. Spiders can be scary and make you feel creepy, although they are more than likely completely harmless. Though there are some spiders that are harmful and can be poisonous if they bite you, such as black widows and brown recluse spiders. If you see a lot of spiders in your home, there are things you can do to get rid of them. Read on for helpful information.

Clear Out Clutter

Clear out the clutter around your home to prevent spiders from invading your home and finding these areas as a nice cozy place for them. Clear out the clutter all around your home and clean out as much in the darkened spaces of your home as you can. Dark, dank areas are the spaces spiders prefer the most, so clear out these spaces of your home and remove as much of the clutter as possible. 

Vacuum Your Home Often

Vacuum your home often to remove spiders that may be crawling around in your carpet fibers, and to remove other pests that spiders may be feeding off of such as ants or dust mites. Clean your home and vacuum often to clear out the spiders and any food they are eating as well.

Sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around your home to help kill spiders. Sprinkle it around the edges of rooms where you have found these pests the most. The diatomaceous earth is not toxic and can be used in an area where pets may be present, although you still don't want them to eat it. It is useful against spiders, as it will dehydrate them and eventually kill them after they crawl through it.

If you have spiders in your home and it seems that you are always killing spiders, you may have a pest problem that needs some careful attention. A local pest control company can offer you these tips and more so you can get rid of the infestation. If you are still seeing spiders, contact a local business that offers pest control services and ask them to come and check out your property.