Spider Season Is Here: Why You’re Seeing More Spiders Around Your Home This Summer

As summer temperatures rise across Bakersfield and Kern County, it’s common to notice more spiders around your home or business. While spiders play an important role in nature by helping control insect populations, most homeowners would rather not find webs hanging from their eaves, garage, patio, or inside their home.

At Bez Valley Pest Control, we’re already seeing an increase in spider-related service calls as summer gets into full swing. Understanding why spiders become more active this time of year can help you take steps to reduce their presence before they become a bigger problem.

Why Are Spiders More Active During Summer?

Spiders thrive in warm weather. As temperatures increase, so do populations of flies, mosquitoes, moths, ants, and other insects that spiders feed on. With more food available, spiders become more active and begin building webs in places where insects are plentiful.

During the summer months, spiders are commonly found:

• Around exterior lights
• Under roof eaves and overhangs
• Garages and storage areas
• Patio furniture
• Bushes and shrubs
• Ground cover and landscaping
• Window and door frames

Many spiders remain outdoors, but some may eventually make their way inside while searching for food, shelter, or cooler temperatures.

Common Spiders Found in Bakersfield Homes

Most spiders found throughout Bakersfield are harmless, but they can still become an unwanted nuisance around your property. Some of the species we commonly encounter include:

• House Spiders
• Wolf Spiders
• Black Widows
• Cellar Spiders
• Orb Weavers

Black Widow spiders are of particular concern because of their venomous bite. They are often found in dark, undisturbed areas such as garages, wood piles, utility boxes, and storage sheds.

If you suspect you have venomous spiders around your property, professional spider control services are the safest way to eliminate the problem.

Why You’re Seeing More Spider Webs

Many homeowners assume they’re suddenly dealing with more spiders, but often it’s simply because spiders are becoming more visible.

Summer conditions allow spiders to:

• Build larger webs
• Reproduce more frequently
• Hunt longer due to increased insect activity
• Expand into new areas around your home

If you notice new webs appearing every morning, it’s usually a sign that spiders have found a reliable food source nearby.

How to Reduce Spider Activity Around Your Home

While some spider activity is unavoidable, there are several things homeowners can do to make their property less attractive.

Remove Webs Regularly

Knocking down webs discourages spiders from rebuilding in the same location.

Reduce Outdoor Insects

Since spiders feed on insects, reducing ant, roach, and other insect populations is one of the most effective ways to reduce spider activity. Regular ant control and exterior pest treatments help eliminate many of the pests spiders rely on for food.

Seal Entry Points

Inspect doors, windows, utility penetrations, and foundation cracks to help prevent spiders from entering your home.

Keep Landscaping Trimmed

Bushes, shrubs, and tree branches that touch your home create easy pathways for spiders and other pests.

Limit Outdoor Lighting

Bright exterior lights attract insects, which in turn attract spiders. Consider using warm-colored or yellow bug lights to reduce insect activity around entryways.

When Should You Call a Professional?

If you’re constantly removing webs, noticing large numbers of spiders, or finding Black Widows around your property, it may be time for professional treatment.

Spider infestations are often a sign of a larger insect problem. By treating both spiders and the insects they feed on, long-term control becomes much more effective.

Our technicians inspect your property, identify where spiders are nesting, and provide treatments designed to reduce both existing spider activity and future infestations.

Protect Your Home This Spider Season

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for spiders throughout Bakersfield and the surrounding communities. Addressing spider activity early can help prevent larger populations later in the season.

If you’re seeing spiders, webs, or venomous species around your home or business, contact Bez Valley Pest Control today. We proudly provide professional spider control and comprehensive pest management services for homeowners and businesses throughout Bakersfield and Kern County.