Effective spider control

Effective spider control starts with sanitation. A brush on an extension pole is a handy tool to remove spiders. A vacuum is effective for spiders with limited or no webbing like yellow sac spiders. Vacuum and brush aggressively in an area larger than where the web or spider was seen to be sure to remove it all. Many spiders use structures around lights and light sources to capture prey. Others will take advantage of dark moist areas. For cellar spiders, use a dehumidifier in addition to your spider and web removal to reduce the population.

It is unlikely the spiders you have are dangerous. Many people have arachnophobia, but the actual danger presented by spiders in New England is very low. Brown recluse are not native to the area and black widow bites are rare.