Jumping Spider
Easy DIY
Identification
Compact, fuzzy spiders with large forward-facing eyes and excellent vision, known for stalking prey and jumping rather than building webs. Harmless but can startle homeowners with sudden movement.
Can I DIY this?
Easy DIYYou can handle this one yourself.
With the right product and a little patience, most homeowners take care of this pest on their own. Follow the treatment guide, read the product label, and you're set.
Recommended products
Onslaught FastCap Spider & Scorpion InsecticideDirect & harborage spraySyngenta Demand CS Insecticide, 8ozExterior barrier spraySISUPASSIE 30FT Reach Cobweb Duster with Extension PoleRemove webs & egg sacsSome links may be affiliate links. Buggsy may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Always follow the product label.
- Identify the species — note if it's a medically significant one (like a black widow or brown recluse) and treat those with extra caution.
- Knock down and remove webs on sight, indoors and out; spiders won't stay where they can't rebuild.
- Reduce the insects they're feeding on — fewer prey means fewer spiders sticking around.
- Apply a residual concentrated insecticide along baseboards, window and door frames, under furniture, and in closets or storage areas.
- Treat the exterior foundation (about a foot up the wall and a foot out onto the ground) plus any utility entry points.
- Place sticky traps in corners, closets, and under appliances to monitor activity over time.
Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes with socks, chemical-resistant gloves, and goggles. Add a respirator if the label calls for it or ventilation is poor.