Spider Season Is Here… and We Have a Kinder Solution.
- Charity Butler
- Aug 3
- 2 min read
Every year, as summer fades into fall, something happens that seems to catch homeowners by surprise…
Suddenly, there are spiders.
A web stretched across the front porch overnight. One waiting in the garage. Another making an unexpected appearance in the shower.
The good news? It doesn’t necessarily mean your home has a spider problem.
In fact, late summer and early fall are naturally considered “spider season.” Many spiders become more visible this time of year as they mature and begin searching for mates or warmer shelter. Others simply wander indoors through tiny gaps around doors, windows, garages, and utility openings while following the insects they feed on.
At Bodhitree, We See Things a Little Differently
Here’s the truth…
Spiders actually do a tremendous amount of good outdoors. They help control flies, mosquitoes, ants, and countless other insects that most of us would rather not have around. They’re an important part of a healthy ecosystem.
So no…
Our goal isn’t to eliminate them.
Our goal is simply to encourage them to stay outside, where they belong.
Introducing Our Spider & Insect Perimeter Reset
This seasonal Reset creates a plant-powered protective barrier around the exterior of your home using our Insect & Pest Repellent, a peppermint oil-based formula.
Rather than relying on harsh conventional pesticides, we use a botanical product designed to help discourage spiders, ants, and other common crawling insects from crossing into your home. While no repellent can guarantee that every spider will stay away, using a botanical barrier around likely entry points can be a helpful part of an overall prevention strategy.
We carefully treat areas such as:
Exterior foundation
Door thresholds
Window perimeters
Garage perimeter
Patio and porch edges
Other common entry points
Think of it as giving your home a gentle reminder:
“Nothing personal… we’d just rather you stayed outside.”
Prevention Is Always Better Than Reaction
Once spiders have moved in, they’ve usually followed something else…
Food.
Spiders go where insects are.
Prevention is always the goal. A clean, well-maintained home paired with a botanical perimeter barrier helps encourage insects and spiders to stay where they belong… outside.
A Little Bodhitree Perspective
We believe every living thing has a purpose.
Even spiders.
We simply believe that purpose doesn’t need to unfold in your pantry.
Or your shower.
Or above your bed.
We’ll happily leave them to care for your garden while we care for your home.
And if you’ve never heard the wonderfully written poem…
“Ten legs, eight broken…”
It’s one of our absolute favorites and will change your whole perspective on spiders.
Read it here: Ten Legs, Eight Broken poem
Because at Bodhitree, we’re not interested in harming nature.
We’re simply helping your home and nature peacefully coexist.
Ask about adding a Spider & Insect Perimeter Reset to your next Home Reset and let us help create a naturally welcoming home for you, not the spiders.




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