How to Get Rid of Cellar Spiders (Daddy Longlegs Spiders)

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In this video, we’ll show you how to identify and get rid of cellar spiders, also known as daddy longlegs spiders, on your property.

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Introduction: 0:00
How to Identify Cellar Spiders: 0:36
How to Inspect for Cellar Spiders: 1:50
How to Treat for Cellar Spiders: 2:46
How to Prevent Cellar Spiders: 5:07

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You can tell you’re probably dealing with a Cellar Spider at first glance; these spiders have very long and thin legs relative to other spider species, which has led to their nickname Daddy Longlegs. In contrast to their legs, cellar spiders have small bodies, with the female long-bodied cellar spider growing up to 8mm in length, not including its legs. Cellar Spiders can have body colors that include yellow, brown, and gray. They have eight eyes and their bodies consist of two segments: the cephalothorax and abdomen. And like other spiders, they spin and nest in webs.

Cellar spiders are commonly found in dark, moist areas that are seldom frequented. You’ll want to inspect areas like the garage, basement, attic, and even storage sheds. Look for any evidence of Cellar Spider activity like their webs, egg sacs, or the cellar spiders themselves. You can often spot them in corners of ceilings or behind clutter. A way to spot them easily is to keep an eye out for their webs. Cellar spiders webs will look very similar to cobwebs. Unlike other spiders, cellar spiders build upon their webbing, leading to a messy, layered cobweb-like web.

Treatment for Cellar Spiders starts with cleaning. First, do a thorough cleanup of your home and declutter spaces where cellar spiders tend to be. Next, use a sealant like caulk or copper mesh to close any of the cracks and crevices you may have found during your treatment. Once you’ve blocked off entry points, knock down all webs with a Cobb Webb Duster.

Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can start to think about removing the spider’s potential food source: other bugs. You can use an insecticide that’s labeled to treat a wide variety of insects, like Reclaim IT. To treat most pests, we recommend you apply Reclaim at a rate of 1 fluid ounce per 1,000 square feet of treatment area. You’ll mix this in 1 gallon of water. We also recommend you use a hand pump sprayer due to its ease of use for indoor and outdoor applications.

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