Spiders are in your house, store or cottage because they are hunting the bugs living inside. Spiders also may hunt for prey and live on building exteriors and boat docks.
Cobwebs are typically the first sign of spiders. Infestations of spiders is a sign that your home has a good food source of insects and other bugs.
Some structures are more likely to attract the prey on which spiders feed. These include homes and cottages located in the woods and near water, where flies and mosquitoes are plentiful. Crawling and flying insects also are attracted to damp basements and outdoor lights, which homes and commercial properties may keep on overnight.
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