Spiders are some of the most feared pests in North America. They’re creepy, crawly creatures that seem to be on every other TV commercial trying to sell you a pest control service or product. Spiders can get into your home and make it their new temporary residence-they’ll do this by finding dark corners, cracks, crevices, and even under furniture! No one likes spiders-except for spiders of course. One of the most common questions I get is “Is there anything I can do to keep spiders off my patio furniture?”
Spray the patio furniture with an insect repellent
Spiders are some of the most feared pests in North America. They’re creepy, crawly creatures that seem to be on every other TV commercial trying to sell you a pest control service or product. Spiders can get into your home and make it their new temporary residence-they’ll do this by finding dark corners, cracks, crevices, and even under furniture!
Moisten a towel with water and lay it on top of the furniture, leaving it there overnight. The spiders will take their bearings from that point back to wherever they came from! Don’t forget to clean up any spider webs or egg sacs you find before taking this step though-you don’t want new ones setting up house in your living room instead!
Spray the patio furniture with an insect repellent spray made from essential oils like lemon eucalyptus or cedarwood oil, or peppermint oil. Moisten a towel with water and lay it on top of the furniture, leaving it there overnight.
Plastic covers outdoor cushions with
Spiders are attracted to moisture, so they won’t be able to climb up slick plastic!
Plastic covers outdoor cushions with a tarp after the sun goes down. Spraying your furniture will work for small issues, but if you have an infestation on your hands check out my article How To Get Rid Of Spiders In The House and Outdoors . Don’t forget to clean up any spider webs or egg sacs you find before taking this step though-you don’t want new ones setting up house in your living room instead!
Put all food away at night if possible
Spiders are attracted to food sources, so you want to keep them away if at all possible.
Put all food away at night if possible (or keep it contained in tight containers), and don’t leave pet dishes out for extended periods of time! Remember-if spiders can access your home through cracks or crevices they’ll come right back as soon as the coast is clear again. Keep up with regular pest control services like my own monthly plan , and seal any exterior doorways with weather stripping during colder months.
Conclusion
That’s it for my tips on how to keep spiders off patio furniture! Remember, if you have an infestation call in a pest control professional , because they’ll be able to seal up any entry points with caulk or weather stripping so your problem doesn’t spread.