What attracts brown recluse spiders?

• <div><p>The presence of insects or anything that might attract them (like food left out or poorly sealed trash cans), excessive outdoor lighting, and untended wood or cardboard boxes are just some of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-attracts-spiders.htm">what attracts spiders</a> in general. In particular, brown recluse spiders are drawn to dark spots with lots of nooks and crannies for nesting, like wood or dirt piles. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2017
Jack Robertson provides regular fertilizing and weed control maintenance on our lawn and it looks great.
Jack Robertson Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2017
Great-they were very professional and courteous. Service was completed in a timely way and they continued to come back and retreat until all pests were gone.
Orkin Pest Control
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Reviewed in September 2014
They are always prompt and professional. I've used Terminix for a number of years for both termite and pest control.
Terminix - Springfield -Termite & Pest Control
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Reviewed in April 2014
I was disappointed with Gold Seal Termite & Pest Control Co. After the treatment there were still bugs that came back.
Presto-X Pest Control
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Reviewed in October 2013
We will call them Work crew showed up at the appointed time and stayed late both days to complete work. They replaced both heating and air conditioner units. Relocated air conditioner to different location outside of home. Workmanship was great and we are very pleased with results. James...
M B Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Re-ran wire to outside air unit to inside control unit for $7.50!!!! Another vender (MW-see review) asked $460.00 for the same wire!
Tom's Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
They came to our home and install a new American Standard air handler, 38,000 BTU, variable speed with 20 kw heater and American Standard heat pump also Proline comfort control, digital, two-stage when they order the heat pump the new model for this year was available and they install a better...
Comfort Air
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Reviewed in May 2012
I have had a good experience with Adams in the past. I called again for new pests and got voice mail. I left a message and contact numbers but did not get a return call. I called back and spoke with a person who acknowledged having received my first message. I scheduled a time for inspection...
Adams Insect Control Inc
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Reviewed in May 2011
I hired them last year and continue to use them for my fertilizing and weed control applications. Chris is my local guy and I like that he always calls me first so I can make sure the dogs will be inside and not on the lawn after it is sprayed. My yard looks better than it has in years.
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Reviewed in July 2010
We had a hole appear in a wall around our shower and a pile of what looked like sawdust accumulate outside it. We feared the worst: termites. I called three exterminator companies to get evaluations and estimates. I chose Sentinel as one because I knew from their ad that they offered the lowest...
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TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible. Additional DBA - The TruGreen Companies LLC. See website for additional service areas. TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

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While carpet beetles won’t bite you like bed bugs do, they still aren’t pests you’d want to find in your home. Carpet beetles in their larva stage can be voracious and cause a lot of damage as they eat through fabrics on furniture, clothing, bedding, rugs, and other materials. If you see carpet beetles, you’ll want to have an exterminator come by to assess the damage and control the infestation.

You can easily find sprays that claim they are safe for pets and kids. However, we’d rather not use them in our own homes if we’re worried about pet safety: They still include pesticides and other chemicals, and are best avoided in any food prep areas like the kitchen, or any spots where children and pets may place. That’s why sprays didn’t end up in our suggestions for the safest options.

If you’re having trouble with your traps, first examine them for flaws that would allow a squirrel to escape easily, such as loose doors or hinges. It’s also important to consider the location of your trap: Place it in areas with higher squirrel traffic, and make sure it’s on a sturdy surface so it can’t wobble or tip (squirrels aren’t likely to walk in a trap that isn’t stable). Lastly, try changing out your bait—in-shell peanuts or peanut butter often work best.

The presence of insects or anything that might attract them (like food left out or poorly sealed trash cans), excessive outdoor lighting, and untended wood or cardboard boxes are just some of what attracts spiders in general. In particular, brown recluse spiders are drawn to dark spots with lots of nooks and crannies for nesting, like wood or dirt piles.

To keep animals out, you must prevent them from entering. As long as they can get in, the problem will persist. That said, consider making your attic less inviting using deterrents like motion-activated lights or ultrasonic devices. Additionally, keeping a well-maintained, clean, and uncluttered attic that you regularly inspect for activity may make the space less attractive to critters.

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