Remove webs regularly with a vacuum or broom

What to Do

Use a vacuum with an extension wand or a long-handled broom to remove spider webs from corners, eaves, window frames, and around the home exterior and interior. Vacuum up any egg sacs you find. Repeat weekly for ongoing control.

Why It Works

Destroying webs removes the spider's ability to catch food — without a functioning web, they may relocate. Vacuuming egg sacs is critical because each sac can contain hundreds of spiderlings. Consistent, repeated web removal is more effective than occasional cleaning because it denies spiders time to rebuild and feed.

Tips

• Focus on eaves, porch ceilings, garage corners, and basement rafters
• Seal and dispose of the vacuum bag or canister contents outdoors after vacuuming spiders and egg sacs
• Web removal is a maintenance task — consistency over time produces results
• Combining web removal with exclusion (sealing gaps) is the most effective non-chemical approach
• Outdoor webs near lights attract spiders because lights attract insect prey