Why You’re Seeing More Spiders in the Fall
- Nov 5
- 2 min read
Fall shows up, the weather cools down a bit, and suddenly you start noticing spiders in places you didn’t before. Corners. Ceilings. Bathrooms. Garages. Sometimes even right in the middle of the living room floor like they pay rent.
This is one of the most common calls we get in Rialto, Fontana, and surrounding areas during fall. So let’s talk about why spiders show up this time of year, whether you should get rid of them, and what happens if you don’t.
Why You’re Seeing Spiders in the Fall
Spiders are more noticeable in the fall because this is their mating season. They’re not suddenly invading your home. They’ve been around all year. They were in the attic, garage, crawl space, and wall gaps you don’t look at.
But now they’re:
Searching for partners
Looking for warmer hiding spots
Following other insects inside for food
If you’re seeing spiders, it usually means there are other bugs in your home too, because spiders go where the food is.
Should You Get Rid of Them?
Yes. Even if they help eat other bugs, letting spiders stay inside your home invites more problems over time.
Here’s what happens when you don’t deal with them:
Populations grow
Egg sacs hatch (one sac can hold hundreds of babies)
More insects come because the environment is good for pests
You start to see spiders in areas where people sleep, sit, or shower
And if you’ve got brown widows or black widows, that’s a safety problem, especially for kids and pets.
What Happens if You Don’t Get Rid of Them
Spiders breed fast. When fall ends, the eggs stay tucked in corners, behind furniture, and under appliances. Then in spring, those eggs hatch and you suddenly see far more spiders than before.
That’s how a small fall spider problem becomes a spring infestation.
Ignoring spiders also means something else is building up:
Crickets
Earwigs
Ants
Flies
Gnats
Spiders aren’t there out of convenience. They’re there because something else is feeding them.
How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home
A few simple steps go a long way:
Keep outdoor lights low at night (lights attract insects, insects attract spiders)
Sweep webs and eggs off porch corners and inside garages
Seal cracks and gaps around windows and doors
Reduce clutter in closets, storage areas, and garages
Get regular pest control to stop the other insects first
Spiders are a symptom. Their prey is the problem.
Professional Spider Control in Rialto and Fontana
At TruPest Solutions, we don’t just knock down webs and spray randomly. We:
Identify where spiders are hiding
Remove webs and eggs
Treat their food sources (insects)
Create a barrier that keeps new spiders from moving back in
This is the difference between spiders leaving for a week vs. staying gone long-term.
If you’re tired of seeing spiders in your garage, your shower, or your bedroom ceiling, it’s time to step in before the population grows.
Call TruPest Solutions at 951-334-5288 or visit TruPestSolutions.com to schedule your fall spider treatment. We’ll make sure your home feels like yours again.
