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Extermination & Control
Crane Pest Solutions’ Approach
Crane uses eco-friendly treatments and insecticides to reduce spider populations indoors and out. They focus on removing webs and preventing entry by sealing cracks and eliminating insect food sources. Routine cleanings and inspections help keep spiders at bay. Using perimeter treatments during warmer months can prevent new spiders from entering.
Bug Identification
Common Name: Spiders
Scientific Name: Araneae (order)
Seasonal Behavior
Most Active: Spring through fall, though some species remain active year-round indoors.
Behavior: Spiders are most active during warmer months when they are hunting for insects and building webs. In Minnesota, spiders may move indoors as temperatures cool in the fall, seeking shelter in basements, attics, and other quiet areas.
Minnesota-Specific Climate Impact
Impact of Weather: Minnesota’s cold winters push spiders indoors in search of warmth, though many remain dormant in sheltered outdoor areas. During the summer, they are commonly seen in gardens, garages, and around homes, actively feeding on insects.
Habitat & Entry Points
Habitat: Spiders are typically found in dark, quiet areas such as basements, attics, garages, or closets. Outdoors, they spin webs in gardens, around windows, and in shrubs.
Entry Points: Spiders enter homes through cracks, gaps in doors and windows, and unsealed vents. Once inside, they seek out corners, ceilings, and other undisturbed areas.
Damage & Risks
Damage: While most spiders are harmless and do not cause structural damage, some can be a nuisance when their webs accumulate in homes. Additionally, a few species like the black widow or brown recluse can pose health risks with their venomous bites, though they are rare in Minnesota.
Signs of Infestation: The presence of webs in corners, ceilings, or basements, and sightings of spiders, especially in dark or undisturbed areas.
Prevention Tips
Preventive Measures: Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations. Regularly clean corners and unused areas of the home where webs may form. Reduce insect populations inside the home, as spiders feed on them.
FACT
Most spiders are beneficial, as they help control insect populations by preying on pests like mosquitoes and flies.
myth
Spiders actively seek out humans—most spiders prefer to avoid contact and are only seen when hunting for food or accidentally entering homes.
Contact Us
Crane Pest Solutions is a small locally owned pest control company serving Commercial and Residential properties in SE MN. Where we want to help give you peace of mind through education and services. We have over a decade of experience serving the SE MN area and the issues specific to our area.