The 8 Most Common Spiders in Kentucky Homes
And How to Keep Them Out
-The Four Seasons Pest Solutions Team
07/24/2025
-The Four Seasons Pest Solutions Team
07/24/2025
Spiders are a part of life in Kentucky, and nobody knows that better than all of us here at Four Seasons Pest Solutions! Whether you’re flipping on a basement light, pulling decorations from the attic, or enjoying a summer evening on the porch, chances are you’ve crossed paths with at least one of these eight-legged pests, and, quite possibly, almost had a panic attack! While most spiders are harmless and even beneficial to the environment, some become unwelcome house guests, and a couple could even pose a risk to your health.
Here’s a look at the 8 most common spiders in Kentucky, based on data gathered from incoming calls, their unique characteristics, and how to control them in and around your Kentucky home:
🕷 1. Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum)
🕷 2. Wolf Spider (Hogna spp.)
🕷 3. Brown Recluse (Loxosceles reclusa)
🕷 4. Southern Black Widow (Latrodectus mactans)
🕷 5. Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
🕷 6. Orb Weaver (Araneidae family)
🕷 7. Jumping Spider (Salticidae family)
🕷 8. False Black Widow (Steatoda grossa)
Whether you’re dealing with harmless web builders or venomous recluses, a few simple steps can help reduce spider populations in and around your home:
✅ Eliminate Webs
Remove webs regularly from corners, ceilings, crawlspaces, and porches.
✅ Reduce Outdoor Attractants
✅ Seal Up the Structure
✅ Remove Clutter
Cardboard boxes, piles of clothes, and old storage containers create ideal hiding places for spiders.
✅ Vacuum Regularly
Vacuum baseboards, behind furniture, corners, and under appliances to remove egg sacs and webs.
✅ Use Sticky Traps
Place traps in corners, closets, or garages to monitor spider activity and reduce the population.
✅ Professional Treatment
For persistent problems or dangerous species, such as brown recluse or black widow spiders, call the pros at Four Seasons Pest Solutions!
Spiders are a natural part of Kentucky’s ecosystem, but they don’t have to be part of your living room. Whether you’re trying to keep cellar spiders out of your basement or need help identifying and removing venomous intruders, Four Seasons Pest Solutions is your local expert in spider control. Our staff are certified, trained, professional, and ready to help!
And remember, it’s okay to live among pests… but you don’t have to live with them!

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