You just had pest control done. You were hoping for fewer bugs. However, you now see more bugs than before. That might feel odd or even annoying. But do not worry, this is a sign that the treatment is working. 

These things happen for a reason, and it is good for your home. Go here to learn more about what to expect after treatment and how we can help.

Spiders Are Coming Out of Hiding 

There are times when a pest control treatment does not kill everything right away. It takes time. It gets into cracks, corners, and other hard-to-see places where spiders and bugs like to live. These chemicals disturb them. So, they come out from where they were hiding.

That is why you might see more spiders and bugs moving around. They are not new. They have always been there, but you could not see them.

For some reason, spiders are especially tricky. A lot of the time, they stay in ceilings, corners, or webs. Many pest control products work by contact. Spiders do not always walk on treated surfaces, though.

Even so, they come out because their safe places and food sources are being messed with. And that is exactly what should happen. 

The Food Chain Is Breaking 

Spiders feed on other insects. In other words, spiders lose their food source when ants, flies, and roaches are killed by pest control. That forces them to come out and look for new prey. But since there are not as many bugs around, they either leave or go hungry.

In some cases, spiders eat poisoned insects. This could also put them in contact with the chemicals, which would kill them slowly.

It sets off a chain reaction. One kind of bug is killed by the treatment, and then the other types are killed by it. That is why it might look worse before it gets better. 

Pest Control is Not Instant 

Lots of people think that getting rid of pests will work right away. It is not magic, though. It takes time to completely break up bug colonies and disrupt their routines.

The products used are made to work over days or weeks. Some bugs might carry the treatment back to their nests. Some insects may need time to react to the exposure. This is done on purpose. That way, the treatment can reach all the places bugs hide.

So seeing some bugs or spiders after treatment does not mean it did not work. It is just part of the process. 

Why Spiders Stick Around Longer 

Spiders are not social. They do not nest with a lot of other bugs like bees and ants do. That is why killing one does not mean others are nearby—or gone.

Spiders also like to hang out in dark, quiet places. The spiders might not be killed as quickly if these spots were not treated directly. Spiders can go for a long time without eating, so they might stay even if all the other bugs are gone.

You might not have seen them before because they stayed hidden. They can now be seen because their hiding places have been disrupted. 

Should You Call Pest Control Again? 

After three or four weeks, if you are still seeing a lot of spiders, you should call your pest control service. For bugs that are hard to get rid of, like spiders, they may offer a follow-up call or a touch-up treatment.

But most of the time, things will get better on their own. Fewer pests will be around each week. And eventually, your home will feel clear again.