Cellar spider

Cellar spiders are easily recognized by their extremely long, thin legs and small, cylindrical body. They are pale yellow to light brown in color and have eight eyes arranged in two groups of three with two smaller eyes in between. Their delicate appearance belies their hunting prowess.

Look for loose, irregular webs in dark, undisturbed areas such as basements, crawl spaces, and garages. These webs are often messy and tangled, and may contain trapped insects. You might also see the spiders themselves hanging upside down in their webs.

MBPC offers targeted treatments to remove cellar spider webs and reduce their populations around your Grand Strand property. Our SC Department of Pesticide Regulation licensed technicians can apply residual insecticides in areas where spiders are commonly found. Regular web removal and preventative treatments are key to long-term control.

Reduce moisture in crawl spaces and basements by using dehumidifiers. Seal cracks and crevices in foundations and around pipes to prevent spiders from entering your home. Regularly remove webs and dust from dark, undisturbed areas in your Myrtle Beach home.

Cellar spiders thrive in dark, damp environments, making Myrtle Beach homes ideal habitats. They are commonly found in basements, crawl spaces, garages, and sheds. The humid subtropical climate of coastal SC provides ample moisture for these spiders to survive and reproduce.

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