How To Get Rid Of Cellar Spiders

Cellar spiders—often called daddy longlegs spiders—are commonly found in basements, crawl spaces, garages, and other damp, dark areas. While they’re not harmful, their webs can quickly accumulate and create an unsightly nuisance. If you’re a home or business owner dealing with cellar spiders, here’s the best way to get rid of them on your own effectively and safely:

Eliminate Their Food Source (Other Insects): Cellar spiders feed on smaller insects and other spiders. Reducing your overall pest population is key. Use insect traps, apply targeted insecticides for crawling pests, and seal entry points to prevent new insects from getting inside.
Remove Webs and Eggs Regularly: Use a vacuum with a hose attachment or a long-handled duster to clear away webs, spiders, and egg sacs. Dispose of the vacuum bag or empty the canister outside immediately to prevent re-infestation.
Reduce Moisture and Improve Ventilation: These spiders thrive in humid areas. Use dehumidifiers in basements or crawl spaces, fix leaks, and improve ventilation with fans or vents to make the environment less inviting.
Seal Entry Points: Inspect the property’s foundation, window frames, door seals, and utility entry points for cracks and gaps. Use caulk, weatherstripping, or expandable foam to seal these openings.
Declutter and Organize Storage Areas: Cardboard boxes, old furniture, and cluttered storage spaces create perfect hiding spots for spiders. Replace cardboard with plastic bins, keep items off the floor, and maintain clean, open areas.
Use Natural or Chemical Repellents: Use a residual spider spray or perimeter insecticide labeled for spider control, following all safety instructions closely. Essential oils like peppermint, tea tree, and citrus can also repel spiders. Mix a few drops with water and spray along baseboards, corners, and windowsills.
Maintain Regular Cleaning Habits: Vacuum corners, ceilings, and under furniture frequently. This not only removes spiders but also keeps other pests at bay, reducing future infestations.

By combining sanitation, exclusion, and environmental control, you can significantly reduce cellar spider populations on your own. However, if you’re seeing large numbers or recurring webs despite these efforts, it may indicate an underlying pest issue—such as insects attracting the spiders—which often requires our professional pest control intervention to fully eliminate.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Cellar Spiders

Our professional spider control is the best and most reliable way to get rid of cellar spiders because our experts can address both the visible infestation and the underlying causes that allow these spiders to thrive. While DIY efforts can temporarily reduce the number of cellar spiders, our professional pest control provides a comprehensive, long-term solution that goes beyond surface-level removal:

Professionals Identify and Eliminate the Root Cause: Cellar spiders are drawn to areas with abundant insect prey. Our pest control technicians don’t just remove the spiders—we also locate and treat the underlying pest populations (such as flies, ants, or beetles) that attract them. By removing the spiders’ food source, our professionals cut off the reason they’re present in the first place.
Advanced Treatment Methods and Targeted Products: Our licensed pest control team has access to commercial-grade products and application equipment that aren’t available to the public. These treatments are designed to provide long-lasting protection and target spiders in their hiding places—such as wall voids, ceiling corners, basements, and crawl spaces—where DIY methods often can’t reach effectively.
Safe and Strategic Application: Our professionals are trained to apply insecticides safely and strategically, minimizing exposure to people, pets, and sensitive environments. We know where to apply treatments for maximum effectiveness while keeping your property compliant with local safety regulations.
Comprehensive Inspection and Exclusion: Our professional spider control services includes a full property inspection to identify cracks, gaps, and entry points that cellar spiders use to get inside. Our experts then recommend or perform exclusion work—such as sealing openings or improving ventilation—to help keep spiders from returning.
Long-Term Prevention and Monitoring: Cellar spiders reproduce quickly, and a few overlooked egg sacs can restart an infestation. Our professionals provide follow-up treatments, web removal, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the problem is completely resolved and doesn’t come back.
Saves Time, Effort, and Frustration: DIY spider control often means constant cleaning and spraying with limited results. Our professional services eliminate the guesswork, offering fast, effective results and freeing you from the cycle of repeated infestations.
Peace of Mind and Guaranteed Results: We provide a re-treatment warranty with our maintenance plans, meaning we'll return if spiders reappear. This level of assurance ensures your property stays spider-free long-term.

Our professional spider control doesn’t just kill cellar spiders—it prevents them. By combining precise treatment, habitat modification, and ongoing prevention, our experts ensure your home or business remains clean, safe, and spider-free year-round.

Get Rid Of Cellar Spiders With Miche Pest Control

Hiring our team of professionals at Miche Pest Control is an investment in long-term protection, expertise, and peace of mind. Here’s why:

Personalized Service and Local Expertise: We know the specific pest pressures in the area—such as seasonal rodent activity, regional ant species, or local termite threats. Our technicians understand the environment, climate, and building types common to the area, allowing them to provide targeted, effective treatments.
High-Quality, Comprehensive Solutions: As a full-service provider, we doe’t just treat surface problems; we address the root causes. From inspections and prevention to exclusion and ongoing maintenance, we deliver complete, integrated pest management (IPM) programs designed to both eliminate infestations and prevent future ones.
Accountability and Reliability: We live and die by our reputation. We rely on trust, referrals, and repeat business, meaning we're committed to doing the job right the first time and providing exceptional customer care.
Faster Response Times: We respond quickly to emergencies and schedule services sooner than large, national chains. Especially when you’re dealing with urgent pest issues like rodents or wasps, that speed matters.
Customized Treatment Plans: We tailor our services to your property’s specific needs instead of using one-size-fits-all chemical treatments. This results in safer, more effective pest control that minimizes environmental impact and reduces unnecessary pesticide use.
Highly Trained, Experienced Technicians: We invest in training, certification, and continuing education for our technicians. We stay current on the latest pest biology, control techniques, and safety standards.
Long-Term Prevention and Value: Our focus on providing quality service means fewer callbacks, longer-lasting protection, and better value over time. Instead of repeated, temporary fixes, you get strategic solutions that protect your home or business for the long run and provide better peace of mind.

Hiring our team means you get expertise you can trust, faster service, safer and more effective treatments, and long-term results that protect both your property and your peace of mind. Contact us today!