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Hey there,
You don’t need fake cobwebs this October—nature’s already on decor duty.
Spiders are everywhere right now, and no, it’s not your imagination. Fall is mating season. Males are wandering (and occasionally skydiving into your shower) in search of love, while females are guarding egg sacs that could hatch hundreds of spiderlings come spring.
They’re not haunting you. They’re house-hunting.
The Real Web of October
Here’s the wild part: spiders don’t actually “move in” when it gets cold. Most of the ones you see inside? They were born there. House spiders have adapted to live with humans for centuries. Your basement is basically their ancestral homeland.
That said, outdoor spiders do get more visible this time of year. Cooler weather + mating season = webs everywhere. They’re doing their annual art installation, and your porch light is the gallery.
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Weird but True 🕷️
Spider silk is five times stronger than steel (by weight).
Some jumpers can leap up to 50 times their body length—imagine if you could hop a city block.
The average home has 30+ resident spiders… whether you see them or not.
Home Tip
Keep your spider allies, ditch their snacks. Vacuum corners and under furniture to remove the insects that attract them. Seal small gaps and swap outdoor lights for yellow “bug bulbs” (less appealing to moths = fewer spider buffets).
Want to go next-level natural? Mix peppermint oil with water and spray baseboards. It smells great, and most spiders will politely move out.
October’s bugs remind us that protection isn’t always pretty. Sometimes it’s eight-legged, quietly working while you sleep.
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Until next week,
Gabi & Bea