What Do House Spiders Eat?

Spiders populate where there is a good food source. If no food source is available, the spider will leave. That's why it's important to control pests and insects in the home to avoid a spider infestation.

Raising a house spider as a pet, or using it for short-term observation, requires catching insects outside or purchasing food like crickets to feed the spider. Spiders also need a water source and will drink from a small, shallow dish or from water misted onto the web.