Identifying and Getting Rid of Spider Egg Sacs

Spiders are among the most common pests that can be found in different parts of the world. They are of different colors,  shapes, and sizes, some of which are dangerous due to one reason or another. Even though you clean your home regularly, you will still find spider webs in the corners of rooms, attic, or under furniture.

There are about 2000 species of spiders found in Austria, but thankfully not all of them cause any threat to humans. Only a few out of them are venomous and cause any threat to humans. To get rid of spiders, people use several methods but after a month or two they notice that spiders have returned. The main reason for that is spider eggs. The eggs hatch and your home is again under the attack of spiders.

How Do Spiders Develop?

Spiders have 3 stage life cycle. These stages are the embryotic, immature, and mature stages.

At first, a female spider forms an egg sac with strong threads of web and lays eggs in it. Some species of spiders only lay 10-100 eggs but the other small species can lay hundreds of eggs. The sack protects the embryos from getting damaged. After a few weeks, the eggs will hatch and spiders will come out of the egg sac.

In the second stage, the young spiders will disperse in search of food. Many spiders crawl on walls and others use a technique called ballooning in which they shoot their web in the air and the wind carries them away to other places. This immature stage continues till a spider molts 10-12 times.

The final stage of a spider life cycle is the mature stage and at this stage, the spiders mate and produce new spiders. A spider can live for 2-20 years depending on the species of spider. Usually, male spiders die right after mating, and female spiders live longer and mate several times before dying.

What do spider egg sacs look like?

You may have seen an egg sac before but did not notice it. Major Pest Control Sydney  is going to list some things that will help you spot a spider egg sac:

• It looks just like a ball of cotton and it is usually white or creamy.
• The egg sac of a spider is rounder or pod-like in shape and can carry hundreds of spider eggs in it.
• If the eggs have matured and are about to hatch then the sac may look brownish.
• They can be of different sizes depending on the size of the spider.
• some egg sacs are smooth, some have protrusions, and others may seem loosely wrapped in silk or other materials.

How To Get Rid of Spider Egg Sacs?

For better spider control you must focus on how to get rid of spider egg sacs. To do so you have to follow these 4 simple steps provided by Major Pest Control Sydney  here:

1. Identification: The first thing you should do in any pest control plan is identifying what exactly you're dealing with. Careless identification can lead to wrong treatment methods costing you time and money and that’s why identification is crucial. To know exactly what kind of spider eggs you are dealing with identify the spider that's laying eggs around your property. You can use that info to learn more about the egg sacs and what they look like
2. Inspection: Once you know what your pests look like check around your property. Some places where you should conduct your inspection are woodpiles, the corners of ceilings, wall structures, eaves, and trees, or underneath ground debris like leaves or fallen branches. Conduct a thorough inspection on your property to look for spiders and their eggs. Take note of all your findings during your inspection along with entry points into your structure, that spiders or other pests can use to enter the building like around doors windows or other cracks and crevices you'll use this information to direct your treatment.
3. Treatment: this is the third and most important step in spider egg sac removal. First of all, you need a spray bottle, 2 cups water, 1 cup synthetic vinegar, 5-6 peppermint oil drops, and 1 tablespoon dish soap. Mix them well all in a spray bottle and directly spray it on all the places where you found spider webs and egg sacs. Let this sit for 1-2 hours and then pick up a cobweb duster and start removing all the webs and egg sacs from your home. Always do the spray before cleaning the egg sacks with a duster because if you break the egg sack then the spider babies will disperse and you will be left with a larger area to cover with spray.
4. Follow-up and prevention. At last, you need to see if the treatment worked well and take any corrective measures if needed. Also, you need to go for some preventive measures like pick up all outdoor debris like logs, leaves, or other organic materials to reduce the number of sheltered spaces for spiders. Trim away any overgrowth on your trees and plants. Repair any door seals or broken window screens and caulk any cracks and crevices you may have found during your inspection.

These were some things you can do to get rid of spiders but if you want spider pest control in Sydney then you should call Major Pest Control Sydney. Our competent staff is the best in taking care of spider infestation and they make sure that there will be no infestation in the future. The methods and substances used by Major Pest Control Sydney are scientifically tested and approved for spider termination and prevention of any future infestations. So whenever there’s a spider infestation in your home just fix an appointment with Major Pest Control Sydney executive and our team will reach your place in no time.