Some spiders are attracted to moisture, so they take shelter in basements, crawl spaces, and other damp areas inside a home. Other spiders prefer drier environments such as; air vents, high upper corners of rooms, and attics.

Do spiders like damp or dry?

Behavior, Diet & Habits. Some spiders like moisture and are found in basements, crawl spaces and other damp parts of buildings. Others like dry, warm areas such as subfloor air vents, upper corners of rooms and attics. They hide in dark areas.

Can damp cause spiders?

Some species of spiders are attracted to moist environments. Check your basements, walls, sheds and other damp locations. Other species can be found in places such as attics, the junction of a wall and ceiling, closets and storage boxes.