Most spiders likely enter homes using their own eight legs. They simply wander in beneath doors or through the innumerable holes in the building's envelope. Some spiders may arrive as stowaways on a person or her/his belongings. A few may float in through open doors or windows. read more
If you have a"stick-built" home, with lumber framing, sheathing, siding, etc, then the spider will have to work a little harder. Most homes are far from being air tight. Small gaps between the sheathing and the framing allow a spider to crawl underneath the siding, and then into the wall. read more
All spiders are beneficial predators that feed on insects, spiders, and other arthropods, and thus help reduce pest populations in and around homes, landscapes, gardens, and crops. Characteristics Spiders are related to insects but are distinctly different. read more