Others, like jumping or cellar spiders, are completely harmless and might even be useful because they consume insects and other pests.
Determining the appropriate course of action—removing the spider, keeping additional from entering, or leaving it alone if it isn’t causing any harm—begins with accurate identification.
Because of their size and hairy bodies, wolf spiders are among the most identifiable house spiders. They actively hunt, usually at night, rather than spinning webs to capture prey.
They are usually found next to doors, windows, garages, or basements. They are more difficult to spot because of their dark, patterned coloring, which helps them blend in with their environment.
Sealing the cracks around windows, doors, and the foundation of your house is the first step in getting rid of wolf spiders.
Place sticky traps in areas where spiders are common and vacuum any spiders you encounter. Frequent cleaning will help ward them off, particularly in congested places.
