How To Get Rid Of Banana Spiders
If you’re dealing with banana spiders—also called golden silk orb-weavers—on your property, it’s important to approach it safely. These spiders are generally not aggressive, but their large size and webs can be intimidating, and handling them carelessly can result in bites or damage to your property. Here’s how home or business owners who want to address banana spiders on their own can get rid of them:
Identify the Problem
Banana spiders are large, yellowish-brown spiders with long legs and golden silk webs.
They often build webs in gardens, between trees, shrubs, or around structures like eaves or fences.
Confirm the spider type to ensure the right approach; banana spiders are beneficial in controlling insects, so indiscriminate killing may not always be necessary.
Safety First
Wear thick gloves, long sleeves, and protective eyewear.
Avoid direct contact—banana spiders are not usually aggressive, but they can bite if provoked.
Keep children and pets away from the area while you work.
Physical Removal of Webs
Use a broom, long stick, or leaf blower to carefully remove webs.
Do this during the morning when spiders are less active.
Dispose of the webs far from your property to prevent reestablishment.
Relocate Spiders (If Possible)
Use a long container or a jar with a lid to gently trap the spider.
Slide a piece of cardboard under the container to lift the spider safely.
Release the spider in a wooded or less populated area away from buildings.
Prevent Rebuilding
Trim shrubs and tree branches near buildings to reduce places for web attachment.
Remove outdoor clutter such as stacked wood, equipment, or debris.
Seal gaps, eaves, and openings in walls where spiders might take shelter.
Natural Deterrents
Banana spiders dislike strong scents like peppermint, vinegar, or citrus.
Mix water with a few drops of peppermint oil or white vinegar and spray areas where webs commonly appear.
Keep outdoor lighting minimal; bright lights attract insects, which in turn attract spiders.
Chemical Options (Optional)
If spiders are persistent, use a targeted residual insecticide labeled for spiders.
Apply to webs, building exteriors, eaves, and corners where spiders are active.
Avoid widespread spraying to protect beneficial insects and pollinators.
Regular Maintenance
Banana spiders tend to rebuild if conditions are favorable.
Repeat physical removal and deterrent applications every 1–2 weeks until the population decreases.
Banana spiders are mostly harmless and helpful in controlling mosquitoes, flies, and other pests. If webs aren’t in high-traffic areas, sometimes leaving them alone is the best approach. Persistent infestations near entrances or heavily trafficked areas might be best handled with our professional pest control services for safety and efficiency.
The Best Way To Get Rid Of Banana Spiders
Hiring our professional pest control is often the most effective and safest way to get rid of banana spiders, particularly for homeowners or business owners who are dealing with repeated infestations or spiders in high-traffic areas. Here’s why our professionals are the best option:
Safety First
Banana spiders are generally not aggressive, but they can bite if provoked.
Our professional pest control technicians are trained to handle spiders safely, using protective gear and techniques that minimize risk to humans, pets, and non-target wildlife.
Our professionals can address spiders in hard-to-reach areas such as eaves, attics, rooflines, and dense foliage without putting anyone at risk.
Effective Identification
Many homeowners cannot distinguish banana spiders from other large spiders, some of which may be more dangerous.
Our professionals can accurately identify the species, determine whether they are harmful, and target their treatment effectively.
Thorough Removal
Our professionals don’t just remove visible spiders—we eliminate egg sacs and hidden spiders that are often overlooked.
Banana spiders can quickly rebuild webs if only the surface problem is addressed; our technicians treat both the spiders and their likely nesting areas to prevent reestablishment.
Long-Term Prevention
We implement long-term solutions, such as applying residual insecticides or spider-specific treatments around perimeters, eaves, and vegetation, and recommending habitat modifications, such as trimming trees, managing outdoor lighting, and reducing clutter that attracts insects (spider prey).
These measures dramatically reduce the chance of the spiders returning, which DIY methods may not achieve.
Efficiency
Our professionals have specialized tools and products that homeowners usually don’t have.
A single visit from our trained technicians can often remove spiders more effectively and quickly than repeated DIY attempts.
This is particularly important for commercial properties where spider webs can impact aesthetics, safety, or customer experience.
Cost-Effectiveness
While DIY methods may seem cheaper initially, repeated failures, time spent, and potential for bites or property damage can make them more expensive over time.
Our professional treatments address the root of the problem, preventing the need for constant maintenance.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that our trained experts have safely eliminated the infestation provides confidence and reduces stress.
For businesses, especially, maintaining a pest-free property can protect reputation and customer trust.
While banana spiders are generally harmless and beneficial for controlling other insects, our professional pest control ensures safe, thorough, and long-lasting removal. We address the full lifecycle of the spider and prevents recurrence, which DIY methods often cannot achieve reliably.