{"id":11550,"date":"2022-07-12T13:30:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=11550"},"modified":"2022-07-17T02:52:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T07:52:15","slug":"how-to-keep-wolf-spiders-out-of-the-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/how-to-keep-wolf-spiders-out-of-the-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Wolf Spiders Out Of The House?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wolf spiders are one of the most common<\/a> types of spiders to come into your house. They can be large, hairy, and may look rather terrifying, and if you\u2019re reading this article, chances are you don\u2019t want to share your space with them. So today, in this article, we\u2019re going to talk about how to keep wolf spiders out of the house. We\u2019ll also discuss related information about what parts of the house they are most likely to hang out in and what attracts them into your house in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Attracts Wolf Spiders Into the House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Like many other arachnids, wolf spiders often find their way into your house while looking for food or shelter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They prefer warmth over cooler temperatures, so they may wander inside during the fall and winter to get away from the cold. They may also head inside during times of bad weather, such as severe storms, drought, or heavy rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have insects hanging out inside your home, this may attract wolf spiders who are looking for a reliable food source. Wolf spiders hunt their prey by stalking and attacking it rather than trapping it in webs, and your home likely provides many nooks and crannies for these creatures to hide in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolf spiders are nocturnal, hunting prey at night and hiding out during the day. That said, they are attracted by light, so if you leave lights on in your house at night, these spiders may find their way inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolf spiders can get inside your house through open doors and windows, cracks in the foundation, and other gaps in the building which you may not even recognize are there. They may also find their way inside through pipes, vents, drains, and other structures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolf spiders generally don\u2019t take up permanent residence in your house; if you see one, it is most likely just passing through. Though your home may provide warmth and some food, it probably doesn\u2019t supply the necessary levels of humidity and a consistent enough supply of food to make the spiders comfortable with staying there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, wolf spiders are shy and don\u2019t like being around people. Though they will bite if forced to, they will most likely try to run away first, and they endeavor to avoid being seen at all cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Wolf Spiders Climb into Beds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The chances of finding a wolf spider in your bed are pretty slim. There are a few reasons for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolf spiders generally stay at ground level in an effort to conserve energy. They can climb, but unless they are actively chasing an insect that flees into your bed, they probably aren\u2019t going to waste the effort.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, as mentioned, wolf spiders try to avoid people. Though a bed may provide ample hiding places, these arachnids are unlikely to hide in any area that is frequently disturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, they might scurry into a shoe or a pile of laundry if they hear you coming. They likely won\u2019t stay in these locations for long, but if you know you have wolf spiders in your area, you might want to check your shoes before putting them on and shake out any dirty laundry before picking up the pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you see a spider in your bed, it\u2019s more likely to be a simple house spider or, worse, a brown recluse<\/a>. Be very careful about removing it if you\u2019re not entirely sure of the identity; brown recluse bites are poisonous and may cause serious localized tissue death.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolf spider bites are painful and may cause some minor symptoms such as swelling around the bite itself, but they are otherwise harmless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out this video to learn how to tell the difference between brown recluses and wolf spiders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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