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Stop the "Creepy Crawlies" at the Foundation
Stop the "Creepy Crawlies" at the Foundation
Don't wait for spiders and centipedes to move into your living space. Our advanced perimeter barrier creates an invisible shield that stops pests before they cross your threshold. Serving Reynoldsburg, Columbus, Pickerington, and surrounding areas.
The Challenge: Ohio's Seasonal Pests
The Challenge: Ohio's Seasonal Pests
In Reynoldsburg and Greater Columbus, seasonal shifts drive spiders, centipedes, and beetles indoors in search of moisture and stable temperatures. While most are harmless, their presence often indicates hidden structural gaps that need professional sealing.
Common Invaders We Manage:
Wolf & House Spiders: Active hunters that find their way into basements, garages, and corners.
House Centipedes: Fast-moving, multi-legged invaders that thrive in damp areas like crawlspaces and laundry rooms.
Stink Bugs & Boxelder Bugs: Major seasonal nuisances that swarm Ohio homes in the fall looking for a place to overwinter.
Silverfish & Earwigs: Moisture-loving pests that hide in dark, humid crevices and can damage paper goods or fabrics.
Crickets: Known for their loud chirping and tendency to congregate in cool, dark basements.
Our "Invisible Shield" Approach
Our "Invisible Shield" Approach
We focus on a comprehensive exterior defense to ensure these pests never make it inside:
Detailed Foundation Inspection: We identify conducive conditions like overhanging branches, mulch beds, or clogged gutters that attract pests to your home's perimeter.
Web & Nest Removal: We manually de-web eaves, windows, and doorways to discourage spider activity and keep your home looking its best.
High-Performance Barrier: We apply a specialized, eco-friendly treatment around your home’s foundation and entry points to create an "invisible shield" that kills pests on contact.
Structural Exclusion: Just like our wildlife work, we identify and recommend sealing the tiny cracks and gaps where these small invaders enter.
Quarterly Maintenance: Our Preventative Treatment Plans refresh this barrier before seasonal migrations begin, ensuring year-round peace of mind.
Pro-Tips: Staying Spider-Free in Central Ohio
Pro-Tips: Staying Spider-Free in Central Ohio
While our perimeter barrier stops most invaders, these habits will help keep your interior even more secure.
The Cardboard Rule: Spiders and silverfish love the adhesive in cardboard boxes. If you are storing items in a basement or garage in Reynoldsburg, switch to plastic bins with lids to remove a major food and nesting source.
The "One-Inch" Mulch Gap: Keep mulch and organic debris at least one inch away from your home's foundation. This "dry zone" makes it much harder for centipedes and earwigs to reach your siding.
Lighting Logic: If you have bright exterior lights right next to your doors, you are attracting moths and beetles—the primary food for spiders. Switching to yellow "bug bulbs" or moving lights further from the door reduces the "buffet" that draws spiders in.
Humidity Control: House centipedes and silverfish are moisture-obsessed. Running a dehumidifier in your crawlspace or basement during Ohio's humid summers can be just as effective as a treatment in reducing their numbers.
The "De-Webbing" Routine: Use a broom or a long-handled cobweb duster to remove webs around eaves, shutters, and porch ceilings every few weeks. Removing the web forces the spider to relocate, and eventually, they will move further away from your home's entry points.
The Firewood Rule: If you store firewood for the winter, keep it elevated off the ground and at least 20 feet away from your home's foundation. Woodpiles are the primary habitat for wolf spiders and hibernating beetles; keeping them away from the house prevents them from wandering inside when it gets cold.
Window Screen Integrity: Tiny cracks in window screens or worn-out weather stripping on doors are the "superhighways" for spiders and stink bugs. Replacing a $5 screen or a door sweep can prevent dozens of invaders from ever entering your living space.
While these steps significantly reduce the "welcome mat" for pests, spiders and centipedes are persistent. If you're tired of clearing webs and want a permanent barrier that stops them at the foundation, Shaffer Pest Control is here to help.
Call 614-671-5516 for a Free Quote or visit our Pest Control Tips Library to learn how to protect your home from other common Ohio invaders.
Common Questions About Spider & Invader Control in Columbus
Common Questions About Spider & Invader Control in Columbus
Q: Why am I seeing so many spiders in my Columbus home during the fall?
Q: Why am I seeing so many spiders in my Columbus home during the fall?
A: As temperatures drop in Central Ohio, spiders and occasional invaders like Stink Bugs and Boxelder Bugs seek warmth and shelter. Our "Invisible Shield" perimeter treatment is designed to stop these seasonal migrations before they find entry points into your living space.
Q: Are house centipedes or wolf spiders dangerous?
Q: Are house centipedes or wolf spiders dangerous?
A: While their appearance can be alarming, most common Ohio invaders like Wolf Spiders and House Centipedes are not aggressive or medically significant to humans. However, their presence often indicates that other insects—their food source—are already inside your home.
Q: How does a perimeter barrier stop pests from coming inside?
Q: How does a perimeter barrier stop pests from coming inside?
A: We apply a high-performance, eco-friendly treatment around your home’s foundation, windows, and doorways. This creates a specialized barrier that kills invaders on contact and deters others from crossing the threshold, significantly reducing the need for indoor chemical applications.
Q: Do I need professional help for Stink Bugs and Boxelder Bugs?
Q: Do I need professional help for Stink Bugs and Boxelder Bugs?
A: Yes, because once these pests enter your wall voids to overwinter, they are very difficult to remove. Professional Structural Exclusion and preventative barrier sprays in late summer and early fall are the most effective ways to keep these nuisance pests out of your home.
Protect Your Home Today
Protect Your Home Today
Don’t let spiders and seasonal invaders take over your living space. Join your neighbors in Pickerington, Columbus, Lancaster, and Dublin who trust Shaffer Pest Control for a permanent, "We Keep Them Out" solution.
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