Getting rid of these pests is most easily accomplished by keeping them out, but after they get inside, there are a variety of proven and unproven remedies you can use to scare them off or kill them. Patch up cracks and holes leading from the outside in to prevent spiders from finding their way indoors. While outdoor lights will not attract spiders, they will attract other pests that can serve as appetizing food sources for spiders

If you have a serious spider problem, consider transplanting shrubs, trees, ivy, and other plants from the perimeter of your house to the opposite side of the yard. Clean homes give spiders fewer places to hide out in, making them less likely to stay even if they do slip inside. One of the simplest methods for getting rid of spiders is vacuuming up egg sacs and webs as you run across them. Spray any corners or cracks with a commercial pesticide containing some form of pyrethroid