Spiders in Apartments Attracted by Prey, Not Dirt
If there is a stable food source (other insects) in the apartment or secluded corners remain, spiders will find where to set up and hide,
Consensus
- Spiders are attracted to apartments not because of dust or dirt, but due to the presence of prey such as flies, mosquitoes, moths, and other insects.
- The presence of spiders in apartments is not an indicator of poor cleanliness.
- Spiders are predatory arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, not insects.
- Spiders seek warm, hidden, and poorly lit places in homes, especially during autumn.
- Spiders can enter apartments through open windows, ventilation shafts, and other technical openings.
- Spiders may be brought into homes unintentionally by people, for example, with purchases.
- The presence of other insects such as cockroaches, ants, and fruit flies in a home supports spider infestation.
- Spiders are not attracted to cleanliness or order in a home.
Points of divergence
- In the Moscow region, autumnal crane flies may become active in August and can bite people due to their piercing proboscis. — vm
- Spiders are more likely to be found in corners of ceilings, behind furniture, in storage areas, and on balconies. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Why do spiders appear in apartments — Вечерняя Москва
- Spiders in the dwelling are not a sign of dirt: biologist named the real reason for their appearance — РИАМО