Think of your yard as a spider’s audition room. Trim bushes and trees away from your house, because spiders use branches like tiny bridges. Remove piles of wood, leaves, and rocks near the foundation. They love damp, dark hideouts—so deny them.
I had a friend who kept firewood stacked against her wall. She didn’t know she was running a spider motel with free breakfast. After moving the wood, her spider population dropped faster than my motivation on a Monday morning.
Window screens are your shield
Inspect your window screens for holes smaller than your pinky nail. Spiders can squeeze through tears you wouldn’t notice. Patch them, or replace them. This also keeps out moths, which keeps the spider buffet closed.
