One rule of thumb: Take a good look at the web before taking any measures to destroy it. "If the web is dusty, the spiders can't use it, and they must be gone," Crawford says. "If the web looks neat ...

This spider crafted its web on a window already decorated with fake spiders and webs in Bloomington, Ind., on Sept. 16, 2024. Why experts say to leave spiders in your home alone ...

Spider on a white shirt inside a closet (Image credit: Shutterstock). Since spiders enjoy dark places, don’t be surprised to find one or two lurking in your closet or cupboard.

Read it there: 4 Truths About Cleaning Away Spider Webs at Home, According to an Arachnologist. Further Reading. I Tried the “333 Method” to Pack My Carry-On Bag, and I Was Shocked by the Results.