Spiders are nocturnal homebodies. They hate bright lights. But it’s not the light they hate—it’s the exposure. They feel naked and vulnerable.
Turn off all the lights in the room. Then, turn on one small lamp in a corner. Wait ten minutes. The spider will eventually creep toward the darkness around the edge of the light.
Why? Because it thinks the darkness is a safer spot. You’re basically tricking it into taking a shortcut to your trap. It’s like offering a shy kid the last cookie in a dark pantry.
Why Spiders Come In Your House at Ruby Najar blog
Bonus: The “Cold Shoulder” Move
This is my favorite. Spiders are cold-blooded. They’re slaves to temperature. If they’re too cold, they slow down. If they’re too hot, they panic.
Take an ice cube. Put it in a plastic bag. Touch the bag to the wall near the spider. Slowly. The sudden cold makes them scramble toward the warm spot—which is you, or a handy cup you’re holding.
Just don’t freeze the little guy. We’re luring, not taxidermy training.