Cobwebs and Spiders (interesting fact)
Often we are asked to return to a property as customers find cobwebs after the clean, here are some interesting facts on how quickly spiders react to humans destroying their homes.
When a spider’s web is destroyed, the spider will typically rebuild a new web rather than moving on. Spiders invest significant time and energy into constructing their webs, which are essential for catching prey. If a web is damaged or destroyed, the spider will work to repair it as soon as possible. The process of rebuilding a web involves the spider locating the remaining anchor points and then gradually reconstructing the spiral and radial strands that make up the web structure. Depending on the extent of the damage, this rebuilding process can take anywhere from a few hours to a day or more for the spider to complete.
In some cases, if the web is completely destroyed, the spider may choose to build a new web in a different location rather than repairing the original one. This decision is often influenced by factors such as the availability of suitable anchor points, the presence of potential prey, and the risk of further disturbances in the original location.
Overall, spiders are quite resilient and adaptive when it comes to dealing with the loss of their webs. Their natural instinct is to rebuild rather than abandon their web-building efforts, as the web is critical for their survival and successful hunting.