09/30/2026
Ever knock down a web by the front door, then find a new one there the next morning? 🕸
The porch light might have something to do with it. Moths and other flying bugs love an outdoor light, and for a web-building spider, that’s a pretty good place to set up for dinner. Plenty of orb weavers rebuild their webs every evening, so sweeping one away usually just means a fresh one by morning.
A few things that help:
💡 Turn the light off when you don’t need it, or put it on a motion sensor. A yellow “bug light” or a warm-toned bulb tends to draw fewer insects than a bright white one.
🧹 Brush away webs around the light and the door frame.
🚪 Check the door sweep and weatherstripping. Worn spots can let bugs and the occasional wandering spider inside.
A web or two outside is just part of living in Texas. But if you’re sweeping the same corner every day, step out after sunset and see what’s buzzing around that light.
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