3 Facts About Cobwebs

When you picture cobwebs in your mind, you probably conjure up images of old, abandoned homes or dusty attics. However, cobwebs can be found just about anywhere in your home. These tangles of sticky thread tend to appear and even reappear out of the blue. What’s even more puzzling for homeowners is that they don’t find any spiders with these cobwebs. If you’re wondering where these dirty, sticky webs come from here, then let Lawn Plus Pest Control Services explain.

1. Cobwebs Come from the House Spider

Cobwebs are spun by the spider members of the Theridiidae, or house spider, family. This grouping of spiders is home to more than 200 species, including the Black Widow. House spiders tend to build their nests, or cobwebs, in sheltered places. That’s why you’ll often find these abandoned nests in corners of your ceiling, in the attic, or the dark corners of the basement. 

2. Cobwebs Are Unorganized

When people find spiders in their homes, they often wonder why they don’t find sophisticated spider webs. That’s because house spiders spin unorganized webs to trap household bugs, often among your clutter, in windowsills, or other places you don’t often examine. Unlike the organized and carefully spun spiderwebs of other spiders, cobwebs are spun in messy and irregular patterns. Furthermore, cobwebs lack the same entrance and emergency exit that’s often spun into the intricate webs, making it difficult for insects to escape. 

3. Cobwebs Remain Sticky

When a house spider web is first spun, you may not even notice it. However, once the spide has left its nest, it remains sticky, collecting dust and dirt. Eventually, enough dirt and dust sticks, turning the cobweb dark grey and bringing it to your attention. If you’re looking to keep these webs from turning up, make sure you dust regularly and keep clutter to a minimum.

Clear Out Those Cobwebs

If you’ve noticed cobwebs popping up around your home or business, then it’s time to call Lawn Plus Pest Control Services. Our team of experts will ensure that we keep these pests out of your home or business so that you can live worry-free. We also provide residents around Cincinnati, OH, with pest control related to bees, rodents, and termites. Get an estimate online or give us a call today at (513) 296-7378.